Meaning of Yankee: A playful nickname for someone who is patriotic and spirited.
Literal Meaning of Yankee: Refers to an American, symbolizing patriotism and spirit.
Popularity: Low
Origin: English
Example:
Emily: Have you seen how patriotic and spirited Alex is?
Mark: Yeah, that’s why we call him Yankee.
Emily: He’s always so proud of his country.
Related Nicknames: Patriotic, Spirited, Proud.