The act of lying face down on an object while remaining rigid much like a plank of wood. Often, a photograph is taken of this act and posted on social media outlets. Often performed by lying on objects which are either completely awkward or dangerous, such as a basketball hoop or the middle of a road. The origins of planking can be traced back to the "lying down game" which has its roots in Japanese Anime.
Kyle: "Mike, I'm going to go planking on that stop sign over there!"
Mike: ".... dude, you're a faggot, no I will not take a picture of you being a douche bag."
Kyle: "But I will get so many comments on this picture of Facebook!"
Mike: *bertstare*
Mike: ".... dude, you're a faggot, no I will not take a picture of you being a douche bag."
Kyle: "But I will get so many comments on this picture of Facebook!"
Mike: *bertstare*
by YaboyMike May 16, 2011
When an individual person lays down, in a straight, face first position in an unusual place, whilst someone else takes a picture of this. These pictures are often used as profile pictures. Very popular in Australia, although frowned upon because of an unfortunate death involving a multi-story apartment and a window ledge.
dude, see that fence there, im going to plank on it, take a picture.
Aw man, i got some great planking photos
Aw man, i got some great planking photos
by detreblig May 26, 2011
Q: When should you plank?
A: When you're board.
I have to put the word "planking" here too apparently.
A: When you're board.
I have to put the word "planking" here too apparently.
by Mister Doob June 29, 2013
When one lies in a stiff horizontal position (sometimes naked) on random objects or in random places. Eg) Walls, hedges, fire hydrants, cars, fences, lights, signs, trolleys etc. Usually accompanied by someone who takes a photo and posts it on the internet.
Catherine: dude can we go planking next week end in the city?
Emma: yeah that's MADD! Let's plank on the mcdonalds drive though sign!
Emma: yeah that's MADD! Let's plank on the mcdonalds drive though sign!
by Shrimpyy May 15, 2011
Planking is a simple yet effective procedure.
When performing a Plank:
1/ You must always lay face down, ensuring your face remains expressionless for the duration of the Plank.
2/ Your legs must remain straight, and together with toes pointed.
3/ Your arms must be placed by your side, held straight and fingers pointed.
4/ You must make it known that you are Planking. Saying 'I am Planking' will usually get this across. Sternly announcing it will ensure a good result.
5/ Your safety should always be considered. Properly thought through Planking procedures should always go to plan. Never put your self at undue risk.
6/ Every Plank that is captured must be named.
When performing a Plank:
1/ You must always lay face down, ensuring your face remains expressionless for the duration of the Plank.
2/ Your legs must remain straight, and together with toes pointed.
3/ Your arms must be placed by your side, held straight and fingers pointed.
4/ You must make it known that you are Planking. Saying 'I am Planking' will usually get this across. Sternly announcing it will ensure a good result.
5/ Your safety should always be considered. Properly thought through Planking procedures should always go to plan. Never put your self at undue risk.
6/ Every Plank that is captured must be named.
by handsomedanbeatsworking May 17, 2011
The definition from the 1970's. To place a board, between two points off the ground, in order to defecate. This is usually done to evoke terror in the unsuspecting as it was often done between buildings & high up enough to not be noticed until it was too late.
Friday night Bill & Ehud hung out on the roof top getting drunk, smoking, & scheming. When they had to take a dump they walked out on the board between roof tops & planked an unsuspecting crowd walking by. They were lucky to slip away in the darkness because people couldn't have been too happy about the planking they received from ten stories up.
by Ehud Avni July 07, 2011
A woman that doesn't know what to do during sex, typically a lazy girl or amatuer who lays on her back or stomach and planks while the man does all the work. Making this unpleasant to have sex with.
by RealGee February 26, 2016