tanking
Tanking (noun) means the act of deliberately losing a game or match for a perceived future benefit. Example: “The league launched an investigation into tanking allegations.”
How to use tanking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLosing on purpose, usually to gain some later advantage such as a better draft pick.
Common in sports commentary and gaming contexts.
Word forms
tankings plural
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The league launched an investigation into _____ allegations.
Rhymes for tanking
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What does “tanking” mean?
The word “tanking” means the act of deliberately losing a game or match for a perceived future benefit. In plain terms, losing on purpose, usually to gain some later advantage such as a better draft pick.
How do you use “tanking” in a sentence?
Here is “tanking” used in a sentence: “The league launched an investigation into tanking allegations.”
What part of speech is “tanking”?
“Tanking” is a noun.
What is the meaning of tanking?
"tanking" (noun) means the act of deliberately losing a game or match for a perceived future benefit.