Yanker (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who gives a strong sudden pull.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The firework yanker stood at the ready, grasping the rope tightly in his calloused hands.
- She was a proven yanker on the tug-of-war team, and her opponents feared her strength.
- In the parade, the confetti yanker let out a loud whoop as he gave the string a mighty tug.
- As the balloon inflator, he was officially known as a yanker, responsible for quick-release fills.
- The carnival worker was the designated yanker on the ring toss game, responsible for sending the rings flying.