yankee
Pronunciation: [ˈjæŋki]
Word
Context: "geography"
(noun) a term used to refer to someone from the United States, especially from the northern states. It's often used to describe people who live or work in New England.
Example
My friend is a yankee who grew up in New York.
Example
She is not a yankee; she was born in Texas.
Example
Do you know many yankees in your town?
Context: "history"
(noun) a term used for soldiers from the Union during the American Civil War. They were fighting for the northern states against the southern states.
Example
Yankees fought bravely in the Civil War to preserve the Union.
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Not all soldiers were yankees; some fought for the Confederacy.
Example
What battles did the yankees participate in during the Civil War?
Context: "informal slang"
(noun) a word for a person who is considered to be clever or shrewd, particularly in business or negotiations.
Example
He is a yankee when it comes to making great deals.
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She is not a yankee in negotiations; she often misses good opportunities.
Example
Do you think she can be a yankee in this business deal?
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