Synonyms for

Yanks

Verb / jæŋks / Another word for yanks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Yanks is short for Yankees, which is a term used to refer to people from the United States.

Synonyms & similar words

yankee northerner yank yankeedoodle jerk Americans Yankee Yank USers USAers US-Americans US-inhabitants US-born Yankies

Example sentences

  1. The Yanks are playing against the Red Sox tonight.
  2. I met a couple of Yanks on my trip to Europe.
  3. The Yanks are known for their love of apple pie and baseball.
  4. My friend is a proud Yank and loves to celebrate the 4th of July.

Quotes

  • 'Americans... are a restless, questing, hopeful people', said President George W. Bush.
  • 'I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world', said Socrates.
  • 'The United States is not a nation to which peace is a necessity', said Grover Cleveland.

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