Where does “yanking” come from?
Yanking comes from English yank, which is attested in Scots as yank, though the ultimate origin remains uncertain.
yanking (English): present participle of yank
Definitions
- present participle of yank
Ancestry of “yanking”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | yank | A sudden, vigorous pull; A masturbation session;... |
| 2 | Scots | yank | a sudden tug, a jerk, a yank; a blow, a slap; to... |