English · Phrasal verb Attested

yank around

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Meaning · English

Synonym of jerk around (“to cheat or treat unfairly”).

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “yank around” mean?

Synonym of jerk around (“to cheat or treat unfairly”).

Is “yank around” formal or informal?

yank around is generally informal.

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