Originally Posted by
Stir
"Ganking" is when you attack and kill people who stand absolutely no chance against you whatsoever, and of whom you know that they stand absolutely no chance.
It usually involves killing lowbies, but higher levels in really bad gear could also be called 'ganking.'
Since the target of a gank has no option to retaliate, defend themselves, and absolutely zero chance of winning, this is 'griefing.'
If you pick an enemy for world pvp, you don't pick a baby... You pick a seasoned opponent.