yank
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An act of masturbation.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He rested his hand on his bare chest, an innocent enough spot, but soon it drifted of its own accord down his stomach to slide beneath the waistband of his briefs. Fine. A quick yank would relieve the sexual tension that simmered in him.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Alternative form of shank (“stabbing weapon”).
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “yank” mean?
An act of masturbation.
Is “yank” formal or informal?
yank is generally slang.