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.
a man who takes pictures of kids and if you knock and run on his door he will follow you to wherever you lead him, he is like the terminator, he never gives up.
hey lets go knock on tanky tanky la salle! ok (after knocking) now dont you boys have anything better to be doing than knocking on my door? FUCK YOU LA SALLE!
Tanky Shelby
A young buck who has been making serious gains in the gym, while enjoying rocking a flat cap, skin fade, waistcoat and a fine silver pocketwatch on a weekend.
I see the young fella has been making serious gains in the gym, whilst rocking a vintage style. He reminds me of a young Tanky Shelby.