To stab someone quickly and repeatedly in the side or lower back, usually with a shiv or, occasionally, a spork.
Dude, I totally just got shanked by that guy.
Your kidneys are bleeding. Did someone shank you?
It is impossible to shank The Unshankable Man.
by Heretic666 June 23, 2005
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This is what amazing people say rather than saying "thanks."
Marko: Your a genious, bffl!
Me: Shanks!
by Bffl8 December 12, 2009
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The 3rd person derivative of shanking.
The act of stabbing someone with a crude, knife-like weapon.
C: *shanks*
J: *bleeds out on your carpet* HAH.
C: -_-""
by tooloftheday September 22, 2008
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To stab someone in Gears of War 3 with your Retro Lancer
Hey cover me guys, I'm gonna go shank someone for a stylish kill!
by Shiny Zebra September 28, 2011
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a prisoner-made knife like weapon usually made of metal. the first such weapons were fashioned form the metal shanks on prison issue boots. because of this, most modern prisons no longer issue prisoners boots with metal shanks
Cricket always makes the best shanks for 20 cigarettes and a pair of boots.
by Capt_capacitor July 13, 2005
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A cross between "thanks" and "shucks" used to express an especially flattered thank you.
Person #1: What an unparalleled nutritionist you are! Surely, you must be the best in all the world!

Person #2: Aw, you don't say. Shanks!
by bedes October 5, 2006
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slang for pretending to pull down one of your friend's pants for the lulz. Common on the East Coast of the US. Originated in North Carolina
by NCgary May 14, 2011
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