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
-Something you scream every ten minutes in Grand Theft Auto Online
-Reference to a particular player, Firescorpion
-Reference to a particular player, Firescorpion
by Jolernaught January 15, 2017
This fat girl named Betty wanted to go home with me for some late night action. My reply was "tanks but no tanks!"
by Donky Puncher August 23, 2005
by indichotomy December 01, 2020
1. To be a solid supporter for a political candidate.
(Used especially with members of the news media, who are meant to be objective.)
2. To be a solid supporter of someone.
(Used especially with members of the news media, who are meant to be objective.)
2. To be a solid supporter of someone.
"Like nearly everyone in the news media, the three of us are totally in the tank for Senator Obama."
by zed421 March 04, 2008
Bob was tanked last night at the bar.
Bob tanked his math test yesterday.
Bob tanked the golf ball over 6 houses, before it hit a telephone pole.
Bob tanked his math test yesterday.
Bob tanked the golf ball over 6 houses, before it hit a telephone pole.
by crizpymangos4ever March 17, 2015