noun
Yank
An American, especially someone from the northern United States.
The British character calls his American friend a Yank.
Etymology
Yank shortens Yankee. Its scope depends on the speaker, ranging from an American generally to someone specifically from the northern United States.
More examples
- The novel follows a Yank visiting London.
- The nickname Yank identified him as an American abroad.
- The two Yanks compared notes about their first trip overseas.
Forms
Yank · Yanks
Similar words
- Yankee
- The fuller nickname.
- American
- The neutral nationality term.