The expression "Tank it" derives its origin from the term "tank" in slang usage, where it commonly designates a person or a player who is able to take or handle the brunt of something (such as alcohol, aggressions, enemy fire, enemy attacks, difficult situations, criticism, reprehensions, etc.). It is therefore used as an encouragement similar to "You can do it", "Keep it up", "Go all out", "Stand strong", "Pull through" or even "Good luck" and "Break a leg"; while implying that the person directed should be strong and be able to take care of the situation no matter what the odds against them may seem to be.
WARNING: Should not be confused with the more standard verb "tank", meaning "to fail", as in "I tanked my exam" (i.e. "I failed my exam; I did poorly on my exam"). Though this verb is rarely employed in the imperative form, speakers unfamiliar with its secondary slang meaning may interpret it the wrong way.
WARNING: Should not be confused with the more standard verb "tank", meaning "to fail", as in "I tanked my exam" (i.e. "I failed my exam; I did poorly on my exam"). Though this verb is rarely employed in the imperative form, speakers unfamiliar with its secondary slang meaning may interpret it the wrong way.
"Dude, I don't know if I can do this, there are too many enemies"
"You'll be fine, just tank it!"
"I'm getting really nervous, I don't think I can do my presentation"
"Stop thinking so much about it. When the teacher calls you up, get up there and tank it. Do it like a boss, forget about the others."
"You'll be fine, just tank it!"
"I'm getting really nervous, I don't think I can do my presentation"
"Stop thinking so much about it. When the teacher calls you up, get up there and tank it. Do it like a boss, forget about the others."
by Cyllian September 24, 2011
Get the Tank itmug. comes from mmorpgs, where you would have a healer in your party and a person with high defense. (i.e. meat sack-o-shield warriors). the warrior rush an opponent and the monk would do their best to keep the warrior alive with healing and stat bonuses. then, the other members could
a)fight and hit hard
b)run away like scared little girls
so, in essence, it is a big distraction to open opportunites for attack or to run away, like a sacrifice but to keepp it alive.
a)fight and hit hard
b)run away like scared little girls
so, in essence, it is a big distraction to open opportunites for attack or to run away, like a sacrifice but to keepp it alive.
by Chaos Deity October 6, 2005
Get the tankingmug. expression that typically describes a card play (e.g. Texas Hold'em) who pauses and thinks about his / her next move for an unusually long time
After The Owl (with pocket kings) raised $5,000, Texas Dolly went in the tank. She eventually re-emerged and raised $10,000.
by Zoe Christensen March 18, 2010
Get the in the tankmug. 1. Armored military vehicle used for assaulting the enemy with a swivel mounted cannon.
2. A container used to hold liquids.
3. Not a Rogue, Ranger, or Monk in fantasy roleplaying video games.
2. A container used to hold liquids.
3. Not a Rogue, Ranger, or Monk in fantasy roleplaying video games.
by Superior intellect September 12, 2003
Get the tankmug. 
Get the tankmug. a person with tremendous size and looks like they could be classified as a motorized vehicle if they were walking; someone who looks heavy and eats a lot and has a general slow and large presence in rooms and audiences. generally associated with the war weapon and vehicle: tank.
i.e. “That kid Cal is such a tank”
I.e. “Number 38 on the other team is a tank, watch out.”
i.e. “ Why does Erik have to be such a tank?”
I.e. “Number 38 on the other team is a tank, watch out.”
i.e. “ Why does Erik have to be such a tank?”
by robot 6969 September 3, 2019
Get the tankmug. by JUstin flopstin July 15, 2020
Get the tankedmug.