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gank.

To swindle.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈɡæŋk/[ˈɡæŋk]/ˈɡeɪ̯ŋk/Canada, US[ˈɡeɪ̯ŋk] ~ /ˈɡɛ̃ŋk/Canada, US
  1. To swindle.

    slang · transitive
  2. To steal.

    slang · transitive
Where this word comes from

1980s, of uncertain origin; possibly imitative or a derivation from gangster.

verb/ˈɡæŋk/[ˈɡæŋk]/ˈɡeɪ̯ŋk/Canada, US[ˈɡeɪ̯ŋk] ~ /ˈɡɛ̃ŋk/Canada, US
  1. To kill much weaker players in an online video game in such a way that they cannot defend themselves.

    Internet · slang · transitive
    Our group totally ganked this guy.
Where this word comes from

Blend of gan(g) + k(ill).

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