yank tank
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A large American car.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A pre-1960 American car in Cuba, imported before the US embargo.
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 tank” mean?
A large American car.
Is “yank tank” formal or informal?
yank tank is generally slang.