yanks

The word “yanks” has 1 syllable: yanks

It's pronounced as /jæŋks/


What is synonym and antonym for yanks?

In the thesaurus, “yanks” has 16 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for yanks along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for yanks

  • grabs
  • jerk
  • jerks
  • lurches
  • plucks
  • pries
  • pulls
  • rips
  • snap
  • snatch
  • tear
  • tears
  • tug
  • tugs
  • twitches
  • wrench

Antonyms for yanks

  • fix
  • inserts
  • installs
  • instills
  • pushes
  • reattaches
  • thrusts

Meanings of yanks

  • noun
    1. A sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force).
    2. A masturbation session.
    3. A Yankee.
  • verb
    1. To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
    2. To remove from distribution.

Example Sentences

  • During the baseball game, the pitcher delivered a powerful throw that left the opposing team's batter watching the yanks in awe.
  • The old war veteran shared stories of the brave yanks he served alongside during World War II.
  • In the crowded airport, the enthusiastic tourist proudly wore a cap with the word "Yanks" embroidered on it.
  • The documentary highlighted the achievements and challenges faced by the American soldiers, affectionately known as yanks, during the Vietnam War.
  • Fans cheered as the New York Yanks scored a decisive victory in the championship game.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yanks, such as: fix, grabs, inserts, installs, instills, jerk, jerks.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • fidgets
  • fling
  • flop
  • fool
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  • idiot
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  • jolt
  • lug
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  • pulls
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  • shakes
  • shudders
  • skunk
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  • snatch
  • squirms
  • thrust
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  • tug
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  • twists
  • twitch
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  • vibrates
  • wiggle
  • wiggles
  • wrench
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  • yank
  • yanks

jolts

  • appalls
  • appals
  • bumps
  • collisions
  • crashes
  • impacts
  • jerks
  • lurches
  • pulls
  • quivers
  • revelations
  • shakes
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