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yanker

yan·ker

UK/ˈjæ̞ŋkə/ US/ˈjæ̝ŋkɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

someone who gives a strong sudden pull

Synonyms

Origin

From yank + -er.

Phrases

  • pull someone's chain

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