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YANKING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Yanking.

Yanking - as a noun

An american who lives in the north (especially during the american civil war)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
northerneryankee
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
american
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An american (especially to non-americans)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
yankeeyankee-doodle

Yanking - as a verb

Pull, or move with a sudden movement

Example: "He turned the handle and jerked the door open"

Example Sentences

"He was yanking at the door handle, trying to open it."
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Word Game Points

Is YANKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, yanking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

YANKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is YANKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, yanking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
YANKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is YANKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yanking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
YANKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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