gank
gank · ganks · ganked · ganking
To swindleTo swindle.
US/ˈɡeɪ̯ŋk/
Meaning
3 senses(slang, transitive)To swindle.
(slang, transitive)To steal.
(Internet, slang, transitive)To kill much weaker players in an online video game in such a way that they cannot defend themselves.
Our group totally ganked this guy.
to kill with little effort in a video game
Origin
1980s, of uncertain origin; possibly imitative or a derivation from gangster. Blend of ga1980s, of uncertain origin; possibly imitative or a derivation from gangster.
Blend of gan(g) + k(ill).
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Forms
ganks, ganking, ganked, gankedWord family
1 related wordsDerivedganker
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle