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Tanking

Something robust that is travelling very fast and carrying a lot of momentum, rendering it largely unstoppable and on the edge of potential catastrophe.

Something that you wouldn't want to stand in the way of.
• The bus was tanking down the hill, had to jump out the way!
• He was absolutely tanking it (with disregard to others).
by Chªrly October 1, 2012
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Tanking

The process by which a person expels excrement into the toilet tank, instead of the bowl, resulting in a disgusting surprise when one flushes.
I'm tanking in Mr. Dookie's toilet!
by Boner and Asshole May 24, 2009
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Tanking

Usually in people with eating disorders, Tanking is drinking a large amount of water in a short time to gain weight before a weigh in.
'I've lost 2lbs, I'm going to have to do some serious tanking before my weigh in on friday.'
'She is just tanking to get out.'
by TeganR May 10, 2009
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tanking

Tanking is the act of going as fast as you can.

The meaning comes from riding mopeds, which are typicaly a slow form of transport. To get them to go faster, a rider can reduce their profile and improve their aerodynamics by laying flat on the fuel tank; "tanking it".
"You got here quickly, didn't you?"

"Yeah, I was tanking it all the way"
by anonymous_cunt November 11, 2011
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tanking

Used to describe someone who gets at fat girls.
Is Reese tanking that tank?
by Le Boots February 24, 2008
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tanking

When a sports team loses on purpose. Usually done at the end of the season to secure a better draft pick for next year.
Guy1: Man, this team sucks.
Guy2: Yeah, but their tanking anyway to get the 1st overall draft pick next year.
by Daze80 February 7, 2007
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Tankinista

Taninista--Female Vaper who uses e-cig Tanks...
Noun used within the E-cig, or vaping community to indicate a female Vaper who uses Tanks on their APV (advanced personal vaporizer) exclusively. "Tanks" come in many forms, shapes (usually round) and sizes, but are usually 3ml size or 5ml size (but others sizes are available); currently (11/2012) tanks contain either rebuildable atomizers or disposable cartomizers to turn the e-liquid contained within the tank into vapable steam/mist.

(This is not a noun used in connection with MJ or substances other than e-cigarettes, personal vaporizers, e-juice and tanks)
Clerk 1. "I just sold that lady three tanks!"
Clerk 2. "I sold her two yesterday! She said that's all she uses, she's a real Tankinista!"
by Via, the Vocal Vaper November 27, 2012
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