1 definition by the_belgian_sky

In a hurry or in a rush, usually used when someone is late or when tempers are running high

Origin: Probably Midwestern United States
Calm down, we don't have to be in a yank to get out of here.

If you hadn't lost your keys, we wouldn't have been in such a yank to get to the party on time
by the_belgian_sky October 6, 2020
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