1 often derog. = YANK.
2 US an inhabitant of New England or one of the northern States.
3 hist. a Federal soldier in the Civil War.
4 a type of bet on four or more horses to win (or be placed) in different races.
5 (attrib.) of or as of the Yankees.
Phrases and idioms:
Yankee Doodle
1 an American tune and song regarded as a national air.
2 = YANKEE.
Etymology: 18th c.: orig. uncert.: perh. f. Du. Janke dimin. of Jan John attested (17th c.) as a nickname
Useful english dictionary. 2012.