Definitions For Gank

Etymology 1

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

Verb

(transitive, slang) To swindle. (transitive, slang) To steal.

Etymology 2

From gang and kill.

Verb

(transitive, Internet, online gaming, slang) To kill much weaker players in an online video game in such a way that they cannot defend themselves. Common methods include attacking in much greater numbers or taking a well-equipped high-level character to assault players in a starting area. : Our group totally ganked this guy.

Anagrams

Kang, kang, knag

Is Gank a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends NO
Scrabble US NO
Scrabble UK NO
English International (SOWPODS) NO
Scrabble Global NO
Enable1 Dictionary NO

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
9
Words with Friends
11

The word Gank is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends

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