# gank

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈɡæŋk/

## Definitions
1. To swindle.
2. To steal.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/gank