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yark

verbaction

to snatch or snap sharply

To snatch or jerk something sharply; (of an animal or person) to snap or bite at with the mouth.

Example in use

Daag yarked at the bairn.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/YAHRK/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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