How Do You Spell YANKED?

Pronunciation: [jˈaŋkt] (IPA)

The word "Yanked" is spelled with four letters - Y, A, N, K - and is pronounced as "jæŋkt" in IPA phonetic transcription. The "Y" represents the consonant sound "j", while "A" makes the short "æ" vowel sound. "N" represents the consonant sound "n", and "K" makes the consonant sound "k". Together, they form the word "Yanked", which means to pull or jerk abruptly with a quick, forceful movement. This word is commonly used in American English.

YANKED Meaning and Definition

  1. Yanked is a verb that is derived from the word "yank," which means to forcefully or suddenly pull, jerk, or tug with a quick and vigorous motion. It refers to the act of pulling or snatching something abruptly and forcefully, often with an intense and sudden movement.

    When something is yanked, it is typically forcefully removed or dragged, indicating a strong action that may involve a sudden release of tension or a swift extraction. This action often denotes the use of physical force or strength to forcefully dislodge or extract something. For example, one might yank a door open or yank a child out of harm's way.

    The term yanked can also be used metaphorically to describe an abrupt, forceful, or sudden action or change in a non-physical context. It can signify the sudden and forceful removal or interruption of something, such as when a person is yanked away from their routine or comfort zone unexpectedly.

    Overall, yanked denotes the use of force or strength to quickly pull or snatch something forcefully and suddenly. It carries connotations of intensity, abruptness, and often implies a degree of urgency or vigor in the action being described.

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Etymology of YANKED

The word yanked is derived from the verb yank which dates back to the early 19th century. Its precise etymology is uncertain, but it is believed to be an alteration of the word jerk with an added nasal consonant sound (n sound). This alteration may have been influenced by dialectal pronunciation variations or regional accents. Over time, this alteration became the more commonly used form, and the term yank emerged, referring to a sudden, forceful movement or pull. The word yanked is simply the past tense and past participle form of yank. It is worth noting that the term Yank is sometimes used as a nickname for people from the United States, particularly during the American Civil War, but this usage has a distinct and unrelated meaning compared to the word yanked.

Conjugate verb Yanked

CONDITIONAL

I would yank
we would yank
you would yank
he/she/it would yank
they would yank

FUTURE

I will yank
we will yank
you will yank
he/she/it will yank
they will yank

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have yanked
we will have yanked
you will have yanked
he/she/it will have yanked
they will have yanked

PAST

I yanked
we yanked
you yanked
he/she/it yanked
they yanked

PAST PERFECT

I had yanked
we had yanked
you had yanked
he/she/it had yanked
they had yanked

PRESENT

I yank
we yank
you yank
he/she/it yanks
they yank

PRESENT PERFECT

I have yanked
we have yanked
you have yanked
he/she/it has yanked
they have yanked
I am yanking
we are yanking
you are yanking
he/she/it is yanking
they are yanking
I was yanking
we were yanking
you were yanking
he/she/it was yanking
they were yanking
I will be yanking
we will be yanking
you will be yanking
he/she/it will be yanking
they will be yanking
I have been yanking
we have been yanking
you have been yanking
he/she/it has been yanking
they have been yanking
I had been yanking
we had been yanking
you had been yanking
he/she/it had been yanking
they had been yanking
I will have been yanking
we will have been yanking
you will have been yanking
he/she/it will have been yanking
they will have been yanking
I would have yanked
we would have yanked
you would have yanked
he/she/it would have yanked
they would have yanked
I would be yanking
we would be yanking
you would be yanking
he/she/it would be yanking
they would be yanking
I would have been yanking
we would have been yanking
you would have been yanking
he/she/it would have been yanking
they would have been yanking

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