Where does “yank” come from?
Yank comes from Scots yank, with the original meaning and further etymology uncertain.
yank (English): A sudden, vigorous pull; A masturbation session;...
Definitions
- A sudden, vigorous pull; A masturbation session;...
Ancestry of “yank”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scots | yank | a sudden tug, a jerk, a yank; a blow, a slap; to... |