The difference between Pom and Yank
When used as nouns, pom means an englishman, a briton, whereas yank means a sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force).
Yank is also verb with the meaning: to pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
check bellow for the other definitions of Pom and Yank
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Pom as a noun (Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, sometimes pejorative):
An Englishman, a Briton; a person of British descent.
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Pom as a noun (cocktail):
An American alcoholic drink containing vodka and pomegranate juice.
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Yank as a noun:
A sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force).
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Yank as a noun (slang):
A masturbation session.
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Yank as a verb (transitive):
To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
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Yank as a verb (transitive, informal):
To remove from distribution.
Examples:
"They yanked the product as soon as they learned it was unsafe."
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Yank as a noun (often, derogatory):
A Yankee.