tanked Definition and Meaning in English (tanked definition)

verb
Quick Answer • Definition

Tanked definition: To have failed completely or performed very poorly, often unexpectedly.

Definitions of Tanked

  1. 1verb(informal)

    To have failed completely or performed very poorly, often unexpectedly.

  2. 2adjective(informal, slang)

    To be heavily intoxicated with alcohol; very drunk.

Example Sentences

business

“The new software update completely tanked, causing many issues for users.”

casual

“After celebrating all night, he was completely tanked by morning.”

finance

“Their investment strategy tanked, leading to significant losses.”

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivetank
third person singulartanks
past tensetanked
present participletanking
nountank

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

tank upphrasal_verb

To drink a large amount of alcohol, or to fill a vehicle's fuel tank.

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Tanked definition: To have failed completely or performed very poorly, often unexpectedly.
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'Tanked' translates to 'tanked' in English. Tanked definition: To have failed completely or performed very poorly, often unexpectedly.
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