Definition of tank

tank

to overcome, to conquer.
Dude, I totally tanked that quantum mechanics test.
If used reflexively, may take on opposite meaning, as in:
Dude, that quantum mechanics test has me so tanked.

Last edited on Apr 07 2013. Submitted by Maxwell from VA, USA on Mar 20 1999.
go belly up, go bankrupt.
His regime will tank soon.

Last edited on Sep 17 2002. Submitted by Howard J. from Leesburg, VA, USA on Sep 17 2002.
came to an end
His career tanked.

Last edited on Mar 24 2003. Submitted by M. J. from Dallas, TX, USA on Mar 24 2003.
a person who goes for long periods at a time, such as perhaps a race.
Last edited on May 17 2011. Submitted by Andrea Y. on Mar 31 2005.
being really good at something or really cool in some way shape or form.
Jim: Yo, you wanna go play football later?

Bob: Hell yeah I'm a fuckin' tank at football.

Jim: I'm more tank than you, bitch.

Last edited on Mar 03 2013. Submitted by Charlie B. on Nov 19 2008.

a large, solidly built motor vehicle.
Do you still drive that old tank?
- See more words with the same meaning: car, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Last edited on Jul 30 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.

to fail.
I completely tanked my interview yesterday.

Last edited on Apr 19 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 14 2009.

to cause something to fail.

Citation from "The Best Christmas Story Never Told", American Dad! (TV), Season 2 Episode 9 (2006) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

Last edited on Mar 03 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 03 2013.

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