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
 Get the In the tankmug.
Get the In the tankmug. 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 13, 2006
 Get the tank itmug.
Get the tank itmug. 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, 2003
 Get the Tankedmug.
Get the Tankedmug. 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 28, 2008
 Get the Tanksmug.
Get the Tanksmug. by herbie January 22, 2004
 Get the tankedmug.
Get the tankedmug. v. To persevere through a bad situation that would normally depress or discourage anyone else. Derived from the MMORPG term "tank" that refers to a character role that soaks damage but fails to die.
by antonythomas September 2, 2009
 Get the Tankmug.
Get the Tankmug. when you get really really drunk and usually end up passed out, in a pile of trash, or lying next to someone you dont remember fucking.
by holyroman April 18, 2005
 Get the tankedmug.
Get the tankedmug.