Similar to the term 'cranking', this verb represents the simultaneous combination the of laughing and masturbation. Not a common pairing, and those conducting the act would appear to be slightly insane.
Girl (to boyfriend): What the hell are you doing?
Boy: I'm lanking. It's so wrong it is right. Please don't leave me.
Boy: I'm lanking. It's so wrong it is right. Please don't leave me.
by glastofan November 10, 2011
South African slang, is used to give emphasis to something (a replacement for very). Mostly used amongst surfers, but has become incresingly prolific amongst young people in South Africa.
by skitzodee September 13, 2005
-"What's goin down tonight hay?"
-"I'm not sure yet."
-"When you find out, LANK, aight?"
-"Aight, my nig. I'll holla."
-"I'm not sure yet."
-"When you find out, LANK, aight?"
-"Aight, my nig. I'll holla."
by Kessel S. December 10, 2006
A further set of popular South African senses beyond the most common "very" are those meaning "many", "a lot" or "very much"
There were lank people on the beach that day.
In an attempt to lose weight, he's been running lank.
She's really nice; I dig her lank.
In an attempt to lose weight, he's been running lank.
She's really nice; I dig her lank.
by Quarkman October 18, 2006
"You are the biggest lank ever. Just look at that other gangly little lank walk around like a stick with shoes."
by onehandlovestheother May 24, 2006
Lanking: when a person of tall and slim stature stands awkwardly with an expression of extreme self consciousness.
by Katymvr February 25, 2016
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