tanked

[tangkt]

adjective

1. put or stored in a tank.

2. Slang.,  Also tanked up drunk.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tanked¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; tank + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The next season, he agreed to the Rockets’ request that he not play, that he sit out and become a glorified assistant coach while the team tanked.

From Los Angeles Times

The pandemic's lockdowns tanked bar sales, and inflation has made many would-be bourbon drinkers choose less expensive options - or forgo drinking all together.

From BBC

But after Covid tanked the economy and political crackdowns left little room to breathe, he decided to leave.

From BBC

Last year, theater owners and industry professionals wrung their hands as Memorial Day box office performance tanked.

From Los Angeles Times

Since January, Trump's approval rating has tanked, with The New York Times' average of polls, including Emerson College and AP-NORC, recording a 45% approval and 51% disapproval as of May 16.

From Salon

Related Words

• intoxicated 
• ripped 
• tipsy 
• wasted