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Verb. Slang that implies the action of turning in a certain direction, usually used amongst friends by the person with the best idea of where the group or individual is headed.
1. "Oi Dazza! Crank a left at the next intersection, and we'll be there in like five minutes!"

2. "I told Shelly to crank a right, but she reckoned I was wrong. Now we're stuck in the middle of traffic!"
Crank by Ginadean October 19, 2007
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Crank, or Cranking, is the act of wanking off while crying; The Cry Wank. This is done most of the time while thinking about an ex that broke your heart, tears often being used as lubricant. Coined from Russell Brand's Ponderland, Season 1 episode 4 "Sports."
They were cranking off because his ex is was such a bitch, but had a great ass.
Crank by HAL0THANE June 18, 2010
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The act of simultaneously masturbating and defecating, derived from a fusion of the words 'crap' and 'wank'. Usually performed on the toilet, when a gentleman is getting ready for work and doesn't have time to shit and then wank concurrently so has to do both at the same time. Practicioners have been known, however, to perform the 'crap' element in their undergarments mid-crank.
Mate I was so rushed this morning I had to get a crank in.
crank by poweritup108 June 11, 2006
dude 1: yo nigga, lez go pick up a fat bag of that crazy ass crank

dude 2: ight yo, s'all good, i got mad billz
Crank by methFace February 28, 2011
The combination of crying and wanking to make one ultimate hormone explosion.

When you're upset but mad horny or sad and need a little serotonin boost, ain't nothing better than a good crank to get it ALL out.
Timothy: She fucked another dude boys
The boys: Forget about her bro, she a hoe. Lets get loaded!
Timothy: nah man, ima go home and crank
The boys: You a bitch Timothy
Crank by NewDude12 August 27, 2020
To cry and masturbate (wank) at the same time or to use tears as lube.
Harry: What are your plans for tonight Frank?

Frank: Nothing much, probably just crank for a bit.

Harry: Nice.
Crank by cranker123456789 July 3, 2014
The act of vigorous masturbation whilst crying over an ex partner. (Cry-Wank)
I was so upset over Julie, I just put on my Enrique Eglasias CD and had a crank.
Crank by Lenny734 April 3, 2009