yank4dto pull or jerk off something, such as a piece of clothing. She yanked her jacket off. She yanked off her jacket and threw it on the chair.yank [sth] ⇒ vtr (pull strongly on) tirar de vi + prep: jalar⇒, halar⇒ vtr: If you yank that rope the bell will start swinging. Si tiras de esa cuerda, la campana empezará a sonar.