English · Slang Attested 18+

yank

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An act of masturbation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tự sướng

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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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Alternative form of shank (“stabbing weapon”).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vũ khí đâm

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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.

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