A complimentary opinion, as in, "it ranks highly", though the adverb (such as "highly") is deliberately left out. Used mostly when lauding a visual or musical work of art.
by Henry Blankett August 12, 2008
Short term for rancid.
by James Skelly January 08, 2005
ranking,rankin',etc. can also mean someone is hiding their affiliations, not representing their Identity when asked , usually by a rival gang when a gang member is in the wrong varrio,hood, or turf.
"eh holmes , where you from, eh?"
"um, nowhere , eh. uh, uh "
"tskchhhh, Chale!, holmes,you're focken RANKING esse."
"um, nowhere , eh. uh, uh "
"tskchhhh, Chale!, holmes,you're focken RANKING esse."
by i811st August 19, 2009
by Shawn Ziff November 29, 2005
Rank: an elaborate system used to determine an individual's standing within a closed group of other individuals. Best example is in a military setting, but also found in gangs and religious gatherings.
"One time at band camp, I tripped over my shoes and knocked down the entire Flag Corp's first rank!"
by Darksea (Darcy) July 31, 2003
by fedupwiththem November 28, 2022