Definition
Definition of Yankee - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
baseballUS player for the New York YankeesUS
- The Yankees signed a new pitcher this season.
2.
AmericanUS person from the United StatesUS
- Many Europeans refer to Americans as Yankees.
3.
Union soldierDated US soldier from the northern states in the Civil WarDated US
- The Yankee fought bravely in the battle.
4.
phonetic alphabetTECH. code word for the letter yTECH.
- In the code, Yankee stands for Y.
5.
bettingTECH. UK type of bet with four selectionsTECH. UK
- He placed a Yankee on the horse races.
6.
maritimeTECH. large triangular sail on a shipTECH.
- The sailor adjusted the Yankee for better speed.
Adjective
1.
cultureUS related to Yankees or their characteristicsUS
- He has a Yankee accent that stands out.
2.
regionalUS describing someone from a northern US stateUS
- She wore a Yankee uniform during the reenactment.
Images of Yankee
large triangular sail on a ship
Expressions with Yankee
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patriotic song from the American Revolutionary War
Yankee Doodle was sung by soldiers during the war.
person from the North living in the South
He was often called a damn Yankee by the locals.
playful term for a kiss
She gave him a Yankee dime for helping her.
Origin of Yankee
Dutch, Janke (diminutive of Jan)
Terms with Yankee included in their meaning
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regional
relating to a Yankee, often negatively
Examples of Yankee in a sentence
A former Yankee coached the local team. The Yankee accent was unmistakable. He was proud to be called a Yankee. The Yankee camped near the river. Stories of the Yankee's courage spread quickly. The pilot used Yankee to confirm the letter Y.
Yankee is often used in military communications. She decided to try a Yankee for the football matches. A Yankee can be quite profitable if all bets win. The crew hoisted the Yankee in strong winds. A tear in the Yankee required immediate repair. She wore a Yankee hat to the game. The Yankee culture influenced his upbringing. He spoke with a distinct Yankee accent. The Yankee culture is rich in history and tradition.
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- French:Yankee, yankee, ...
- German:Yankee, Yankee-Wette, ...
- Italian:Yankee, yankee, ...
- Spanish:Yankee, estadounidense, ...
- Portuguese:Yankee, nortista, ...
- Chinese:扬基队, 扬基的, ...
- Japanese:ヤンキース, ヤンキーの, ...
- Arabic:يانكي, شَمالي أَمْريكِي, ...
- Hebrew:יָאנְקִי, שֶׁל הַיָּאנְקִים, ...
- Russian:Янкиз, американский, ...
- Ukrainian:Янкіз, янкійський, ...
- Hindi:यांकी, अमेरिकी, ...
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