Poker glossary
Tank
To tank is to take excessive time to decide an action.
Full explanation
To tank is to take excessive time to decide an action.
Explanation. A tank is when a player contemplates too long before betting, calling, or folding, often creating time-pressure calls from others. The term comes from “thinking tank.” While occasional tanking is accepted, chronic tanking may lead to time penalties. Managing tanking behavior helps maintain game rhythm and focus.