Noun: A player-character, typically in a MMORPG, that is able to occupy an agressor and take the brunt of the aggressor's attacks while the other players deal damage, heal, or perform some other action. The "tank" can survive longer while taking damage than the other characters. Typically, the tank has higher hitpoints (health) and a higher armor rating than the other characters. Less commonly, a character with a lower armor rating can perform the actions of the tank by using avoidance abilities. Ultimately, the tank needs to be able to occupy the agressor without dying. The method employed, whether avoidance or absorption, does not matter, as long as the tank can mitigate damage in some way.
Verb: To "tank", or "tanking", would be the action of performing the duties of the tank as described above.
Verb: To "tank", or "tanking", would be the action of performing the duties of the tank as described above.
1.N. That warrior is a good tank because he can take a lot of damage and he has a lot of hitpoints.
2.V. The warrior is tanking the mob right now.
3.V. Do you think you can tank this mob for us?
2.V. The warrior is tanking the mob right now.
3.V. Do you think you can tank this mob for us?
by Ignotus September 3, 2005
Favoring, or casting in a favorable light, so as to appear on the side of an issue or person. Often associated with the media's coverage during presidential campaigns.
The press is in the tank for Obama!
Man 1: Mormons are in the tank!
Man 2: Dammit. Can we put them in a separate tank, at least?
Man 1: Mormons are in the tank!
Man 2: Dammit. Can we put them in a separate tank, at least?
by Ian Goodrum November 3, 2008
To deliberately lose a sporting event or contest, esp. with the intention of gaining some future advantage (such as a higher selection in an upcoming draft, etc.)
The NBA lottery was implemented in the 1980s so that non-contending teams would have less incentive to "tank" games at the end of the season in order to secure the top pick in the following summer's draft.
by Anthony Brancato April 19, 2003
A term referring to something, (often a sector or market,) that has performed very poorly or well below expectations.
Something is said to "Be tanking" while it is on it's way down and performing poorly.
Something is said to "Be tanking" while it is on it's way down and performing poorly.
"The company's profits were in the tank."
"His performance was tanking."
"Because of Ad blockers, site ad revenue was in the tank!"
"His performance was tanking."
"Because of Ad blockers, site ad revenue was in the tank!"
by Maxwell_Edison October 22, 2016
To, when presented with a worst-case scenario to which all other alternatives have been exhausted, simply endure it. Named for the tank character in an MMORPG who is typically responsible for taking the brunt of attacks.
Aww man, I have three exams on one day and none of my profs are willing to let me reschedule.. looks like I gotta tank it.
by Tomanton July 14, 2006
Damn mang, all those beers got me fucking TANKED. I can't even walk straight.
You feel like getting tanked tonite?
You feel like getting tanked tonite?
by eternalcrux December 29, 2004
An epic computer game involving 2-4 players firing projectiles, ranging from small misseles to atom bombs, at each other, attempting to destroy each other's tanks. This game is famous for douche moves such as air strike, super shield, teleport kamikaze attack, and teaming up on noobs.
by Chunky Reddy December 29, 2009