trank

¹

[ trangk ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a tranquilizer.

trank

²

[ trangk ]

noun

1. the piece of leather from which one glove is cut.
2. the cut or shaped trank, not including thumb, gussets, and fourchettes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trank¹

By shortening and respelling

Origin of trank²

First recorded in 1860–65; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Fox tried again, with Josh Trank at the helm, and a cast led by Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Bell.

From Seattle Times

The most recent attempt was almost 10 years ago with Josh Trank‘s 2015 entry, “Fantastic Four.”

From Los Angeles Times

There was the racist backlash against Michael B. Jordan playing the Human Torch, the whispers of Marvel sabotaging its own comic book property from afar by canceling the "Fantastic Four"'s monthly series, the worries over Trank's decision to make the film about younger superhumans and how they deal with getting their powers, and more.

From Salon

The production of the 2015 flick was rumored to be plagued by feuds among director Josh Trank, producers and the film's stars.

From Fox News

Director Josh Trank is opening up about his experience working on "Fantastic Four."

From Fox News