English Explanatory Dictionary

gank

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To swindle.
  2. To steal.
verb
  1. To kill much weaker players in an online video game in such a way that they cannot defend themselves.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡæŋk/ [ˈɡæŋk] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gank.wav /ˈɡeɪ̯ŋk/ [ˈɡeɪ̯ŋk] ~ /ˈɡɛ̃ŋk/ [ˈɡɛ̃ŋk]

Word forms

gank ganks ganking ganked

Etymology

1980s, of uncertain origin; possibly imitative or a derivation from gangster.

Derived words

ganker
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