Yankee

Pronunciation: /ˈjæŋki/

Definitions of Yankee

noun a person from the United States, especially a Northern states

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a Yankee from the United States.

A2 The Yankees are a famous baseball team.

B1 The term 'Yankee' is often used to refer to Americans.

B2 During the Civil War, Confederate soldiers used 'Yankee' as a derogatory term for Union soldiers.

C1 The history of the term 'Yankee' dates back to the 18th century.

C2 In modern times, the term 'Yankee' has evolved to have different meanings depending on the context.

adjective relating to the Northern states of the US or their inhabitants

Example Sentences

A1 My friend bought a Yankee candle for her bedroom.

A2 The tourist was excited to try a Yankee hot dog for the first time.

B1 She admired the Yankee craftsmanship of the antique clock.

B2 The Yankee accent of the actor added authenticity to the historical film.

C1 The Yankee ingenuity of the inventor revolutionized the industry.

C2 The Yankee spirit of resilience was evident in the aftermath of the natural disaster.

Examples of Yankee in a Sentence

formal The term 'Yankee' historically referred to residents of the northeastern United States.

informal My friend from New York is a proud Yankee fan.

slang Some people use 'Yankee' as a slang term for Americans in general.

figurative Being called a 'Yankee' can sometimes carry a negative connotation in certain regions.

Grammatical Forms of Yankee

• past tense: Yankeed
• plural: Yankees
• comparative: more Yankee
• superlative: most Yankee
• present tense: Yankees
• future tense: will Yankee
• perfect tense: have Yankeed
• continuous tense: is Yankeeing
• singular: Yankee
• positive degree: Yankee
• infinitive: to Yankee
• gerund: Yankeeing
• participle: Yankeeing

Origin and Evolution of Yankee

First Known Use: 1683 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'Yankee' is believed to have originated from the Dutch name 'Janke', a diminutive of the name 'Jan' which was commonly used to refer to the English colonists in America.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a term of derision by the British towards American colonists, the term 'Yankee' later evolved to refer specifically to New Englanders and eventually became a proud self-identifier for Americans in general.