A blanket term used to childishly insult anyone who even slightly defends any aspect of socialism the accuser doesn't like.
Formerly used to refer only to supporters of Joseph Stalin, it has been infinitely expanded.
Formerly used to refer only to supporters of Joseph Stalin, it has been infinitely expanded.
Samantha: I think we should have Medicare for All.
Jack: I think we should nationalize the banks and all fortune 500 companies.
Samantha: No Jack! We still need capitalism! Stop being such a tankie.
Conservative Joe: Those are both socialism, you damn tankies.
Jack: I think we should nationalize the banks and all fortune 500 companies.
Samantha: No Jack! We still need capitalism! Stop being such a tankie.
Conservative Joe: Those are both socialism, you damn tankies.
by Sautee November 4, 2020
by GB March 15, 2005
Tankies (or Russophiles) are small fat kids that thinks communism is cool while also thinking Russia is Marxist. They usually spend hours inside their rooms playing online games and blasting the Soviet Anthem.
It has been seen by many as one of the most annoying communities ever.
It has been seen by many as one of the most annoying communities ever.
Oh cyka blyat i love the Societ union haha funny stalin i love life of boris best communist channel ever! Glory to the USSR haha! - Average Tankie
by Average-Lantis September 15, 2022
by Kizzerrie November 12, 2003
by ALex85972156842 October 22, 2008
Anyone who doesn’t think communist countries are required to roll over and die when confronting a capitalist belligerent.
Noah Smith heaped abuse on tankies for saying DC-based OAS was lying about electoral fraud in Bolivia.
by jchristian January 13, 2022
Most powerful and knowledgeable political opponent you could encounter from an obscure edge of the internet landscape. They boast strong support for any entity that identify itself with the commons and have combative attitude against any repression of liberty, freedom and dignity imposed on the downtrodden.
They're devout defenders of Joseph Stalin.
They're devout defenders of Joseph Stalin.
Anna: Stalin was a ruthless murderer! He caused famine in UkrainE!!
Alex: I heard he ate all the grains with a comically large spoon, and personally massacred 2 billions. What a tragedy!
Anna: What?! You're joking about this? If it was your grandma, you wouldn't be laughing!
Alex: If it was my grandma, then she's probably deserved it. Man clearly didn't kill enough people.
Anna: I wouldn't agree to marry you if I knew you were such a tankie.
Alex: Neither would I if I knew you were such an ignorant enemy of the people.
Alex: I heard he ate all the grains with a comically large spoon, and personally massacred 2 billions. What a tragedy!
Anna: What?! You're joking about this? If it was your grandma, you wouldn't be laughing!
Alex: If it was my grandma, then she's probably deserved it. Man clearly didn't kill enough people.
Anna: I wouldn't agree to marry you if I knew you were such a tankie.
Alex: Neither would I if I knew you were such an ignorant enemy of the people.
by Veteran Keyboard Warrior December 14, 2022