gank

Coordinate sudden assault

Gank comes from gaming, where it means to ambush or gang up on an opponent, typically when they're vulnerable or outnumbered: We ganked him at the river.

The term originated in MMORPGs and MOBAs but has spread to general slang meaning to steal, snatch, or take something: Someone ganked my parking spot.

slang

steal

Take without permission

swipeQuick sliding motion
jackDevice for lifting vehicles
yoinkSnatcher's triumphant cry

lift · snatch · pilfer · nab · boost · filch · pinch · nick · rip-off · take

gaming

pwn

Dominate utterly, online

noobInternet slang for beginner
carryMove while supporting
ambushSurprise strike from concealment

frag · grief · cheese · kite · burst · focus · dive · rotate · roam · cooldown

ambush

surprise

Unexpected event causing astonishment

attackAggressive act against another
jumpPropel oneself airborne
waylayIntercept to confront

blindside · pounce · trap · stalk · lurk · sneak · prey · ensnare · bushwhack · intercept

Categories

MOBAsMOBA, heroes, champions, minion, creeps
esportstournament, esports, ESL, MLG, championship
PvP gamingPvP, duel, arena, deathmatch, team deathmatch

Opposites

combat fairness

gank1v1

Single combat matchup

duel · square off · face-off

combat dynamics

Protect from harm

escape · juke · kite · peel · disengage

player interaction type

gankhelp

Assistance given

support · heal · buff · protect · rescue

Phrases

gang upCombine against a target
gang up onCombine forces against
gang warArmed conflict between syndicates
the gang
gang memberCriminal group participant
work gangOrganized labor group

Family

gang, ganked, ganking

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