yankee

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈjæŋki/

Noun

Singular yankee

Plural yankees

1. (countable) A Yankee is a person from the United States.

   The Yankee visited his hometown in New England.

2. (countable) A Yankee is a person from the northern United States, especially in historical contexts.

   During the Civil War, the Yankees fought against the Confederates.

Adjective

Positive yankee

Comparative more yankee

Superlative most yankee

1. If something is Yankee, it is related to the United States or its people.

   He admired the Yankee style of baseball.

Related words

• Yank