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Definition gank in British English

gank verb

verb
1

to steal something (maybe from grab and yank)

Example

I ganked a Gore Vidal book from a dj booth once and never read it.

2

to kill another player in an online game when this is done by a group of players (maybe from gang kill)

Example

With WTZ, you can't be ganked arriving at a gate.

3

to jump someone, or take them by surprise

Example

Let's gank them!

Definition gank in British English