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yanker

Yanker (noun) means someone who yanks, or gives a sudden hard pull.

noun
1
Someone who yanks, or gives a sudden hard pull
2
A brazen lie
3
Someone who pranks someone, who yanks chains, such as with crank calls.
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Etymology

From yank + -er.

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What is the meaning of yanker?

"yanker" (noun) means someone who yanks, or gives a sudden hard pull.

What are the different meanings of yanker?

"yanker" has 3 main meanings: 1. Someone who yanks, or gives a sudden hard pull; 2. A brazen lie; 3. Someone who pranks someone, who yanks chains, such as with crank calls.

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