What is the definition of a Yankee??

Answer 1

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
New Englander: an American who lives in New England
used by Southerners for an inhabitant of a northern state in the United States (especially a Union soldier)
an American (especially to non-Americans)

Answer 2

I think someone from up north. People think I am a 'Yankee' because I talk 'white' like I am from up north. But don't take my word for it. I am just answering questions because I have nothing else to do.

Answer 3

In a general sense, it is an American. More specifically it is used to refer to somewhat from the Northeast, especially New York. The exact etymology of the word is unknown.

Answer 4

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Americans are known by their nicknames from Hong Kong to Timbuktu; one of the most widely used is "yankee." It's origin is uncertain but one belief is that it was given to us by the early Dutch. Early American sea captains were known but not revered for their ability to drive a hard bargain. Dutchmen, who were also regarded as extremely frugal, jokingly referred to the hard to please Americans as "Yankers" or wranglers. The nom de plume persists to this day.

Answer 5

To an Englishman, any American.

To a southerner, any one born and/or living above the Mason-Dixon line.

To a ball fan, Joe DiMaggio.

Answer 6

Someone from up North. Not trying to offend anyone but that's what people from the South call Northern people.

Answer 7

A redneck is someone with his car up on blocks. A Yankee is someone with his car up on blocks and he didn't do it.

Answer 8

British call Yanks.......most Americans..

South call Yanks.....above Tennessee, East of St. Louis.......

something like that.....

Answer 9

the Brits' insulting term for Americans....used a long time ago, but its common

Answer 10

He's a doodle dandy! LOL.

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