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The act of lying face down on an object while remaining rigid much like a plank of wood. Often, a photograph is taken of this act and posted on social media outlets. Often performed by lying on objects which are either completely awkward or dangerous, such as a basketball hoop or the middle of a road. The origins of planking can be traced back to the "lying down game" which has its roots in Japanese Anime.

Kyle: "Mike, I'm going to go planking on that stop sign over there!" Mike: ".... dude, you're a faggot, no I will not take a picture of you being a douche bag." Kyle: "But I will get so many comments on this picture of Facebook!" Mike: *bertstare*

By YaboyMike

laying down in your stomach facing the ground, looking as awkward/dead as possible Artitsts of this exciting sport have a creative nature. This sport is not illegal but frowned upon as "the man" of society thinks its of naughty behaviour however competitors in this nail biting sport think its the balls

guy 1: "man that guy is doing some awesome planking" guy 2: "dayyyyyuuum" competitor: *keeps on planking*

By ={D

When an individual person lays down, in a straight, face first position in an unusual place, whilst someone else takes a picture of this. These pictures are often used as profile pictures. Very popular in Australia, although frowned upon because of an unfortunate death involving a multi-story apartment and a window ledge.

dude, see that fence there, im going to plank on it, take a picture. Aw man, i got some great planking photos

By detreblig

The act of having one's picture taken while lying down flat as a "plank" on some surface, generally in a public place.

Man, that girl is really photogenic. I know dude, especially when she is planking.

By Bod_of_a_God

Lying face down on the ground with arms to the side of the body in unusual places to get a ''wtf?'' from people who are not accustomed to this activity. Many plankers will take pictures of their planking and post them to the Internets to arouse laughter. Some idiots might plank in unsafe places, resulting in stupid injuries.

Danny: Hey Drogo, did you hear what happened to Viserys? Drogo: No, what did your idiot brother do again? Danny: He was planking on train tracks and got hit by a train. Drogo: Stupid Dragon.

By tincel1372