yank around
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Meaning · English
Synonym of jerk around (“to cheat or treat unfairly”).
Register: informal
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.