Definition of YANKER

yanker

Meanings

Plural: yankers

Noun

  • someone who gives a strong sudden pull
  • Someone who yanks, or gives a sudden hard pull
  • A brazen lie
  • Someone who pranks someone, who yanks chains, such as with crank calls.

Origin / Etymology

From yank + -er.

Synonyms

jerker, puller

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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