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Definition of jank

jank

  • A derogatory term for people of color, specifically of Japanese descent.

    "Don't believe him, he's a jank."

    Last edited on Aug 24 2021. Submitted by Anonymous on Aug 24 2021.

  • A derogatory term for people of color, specifically of Japanese descent.

    "Don't believe him, he's a jank."

    Last edited on Aug 24 2021. Submitted by Anonymous on Aug 24 2021.

adjective

noun

  • someone or something that is janky (displeasing).
    I'm not dealing with that jank.

    Last edited on Aug 02 2010. Submitted by M. Dollaz from Palatka, FL, USA on Apr 17 2010.

  • a replacement word for an unnamed object or thing.
    That jank was tight.
    You bringing that jank to the party tonight?

    Last edited on Jul 21 2011. Submitted by MoFo Jones from Downtown Airport, El Dorado, AR 71730, USA on Jul 21 2011.

  • Jewish Yankee

    Last edited on Oct 25 2019. Submitted by Meanie Pot on Oct 25 2019.

noun - uncountable

  • stuff, things.
    What's that jank in your back seat?

    Last edited on Jul 21 2011. Submitted by Phil L. from Boston, MA, USA on Nov 19 1999.

  • semen.
    He covered her with jank.

    Last edited on Aug 02 2010. Submitted by ryan from OH, USA on Apr 15 2002.

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  • an all-purpose word that can mean literally anything, yet really means nothing on its own. Understood by the context in which it is used.
    Eww that is jank.

    Last edited on May 08 2013. Submitted by MoFo Jones from Downtown Airport, El Dorado, AR 71730, USA on Jul 21 2011.

verb - transitive

  • to hit.
    I got janked in the head.

    Last edited on Aug 02 2010. Submitted by ryan from OH, USA on Apr 15 2002.

  • to steal.
    I'm going to jank that French fry.
    • See more words with the same meaning: to steal.

    Last edited on Aug 02 2010. Submitted by Jenny J. from Las Vegas, NV, USA on Aug 16 2002.

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Definitions include: a term given to a person that has not yet be title as a boyfriend or girlfriend.
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