yanker
UK /ˈjæ̞ŋkə/ US /ˈjæ̝ŋkɚ/
noun 3
Collocations
2YANKER + NOUN
braids, tam
ADV.
aside
Definitions
noun
1
Someone who yanks, or gives a sudden hard pull
He's a yanker of braids, a tousler of bangs […]
2
A brazen lie
"Ay, billy, that is a yanker !" said Tam aside : " When ane is gaun to tell a lie, there's naething like telling a plumper at aince, and being done wi't
3
Someone who pranks someone, who yanks chains, such as with crank calls.
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Synonyms
noun — someone who gives a strong sudden pull
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Idioms & Phrases
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He's a yanker of braids, a tousler of bangs […]
Wiktionary02
"Ay, billy, that is a yanker !" said Tam aside : " When ane is gaun to tell a lie, there's naething like telling a plumper at aince, and being done wi't
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