Yank (Noun)
Meaning 1
An American (especially to non-Americans).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The British tourists were amused by the loud yank who was enthusiastically explaining baseball to them.
- In the pub, the yank was buying rounds for everyone and telling stories of his adventures in the States.
- The yank on the plane was complaining loudly about the lack of legroom and the quality of the in-flight meal.
- The yank at the hostel was trying to convince the other travelers to join him on a road trip across the country.
- The yank in the restaurant was struggling to understand the menu, which was written entirely in French.
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Meaning 2
An American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.