Noun (gaming): a particular class or role defined by their ability to absorb damage and/or draw aggression from either players or NPCs and away from more vulnerable classes to allow them to focus on dealing damage or providing support.
Player 1: That paladin is running low on big tank energy, Shaman needs to buff
Player 2: Buffing now. These tanky types are soooo needy, but at least they protect us.
Player 2: Buffing now. These tanky types are soooo needy, but at least they protect us.
by Pan Univer September 30, 2021
Someone who backs down from his viewpoint because of fear of being attacked, usually by "feminists" or "left-wingers"
Boy 1: Did you hear about that kid Chris D that backed down?
Boy 2: yeah, he's such a soyboy he can't hold his own
Boy 2: yeah, he's such a soyboy he can't hold his own
by Pan Univer July 29, 2018