A name that derives from Sanskrit meaning "auspicious one". Also refers to one whom is a strange and weird but is actually nice. Shiv describes someone who is passionate about their interests and is very intelligent. Also someone who cares deeply for their friends. He is someone who can hold a good conversation. He is someone who can be a trusted friend.
"Wow I never realized how smart Shiv is. He always seemed peculiar."
by Elleshell July 20, 2019
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A rowdy, street-smart playboy. Has anger management issues. Shivs are normally the type of people who seem a bit phony and fake at first, but once u get to know them u wanna stay with them. Beware though. A shiv will probably ditch u the moment he finds something Better.
Remember that punk at the bar?? He was totally a shiv! The way he tried to chat us up!
by KingOfAwesomeness November 22, 2013
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punishment doled out to friends and enemies alike for the crime of being a wuss or ignoramus. the stab-ee receives a stiff thumb jabbed into the ribcage while the stabber yells 'shiv!', pantomiming the act of brandishing a makeshift blade fashioned from a prisonhouse toothbrush.
you: "shiv!"
your wussy friend: "ow! my wussy ribs!"
by laurosaur March 23, 2005
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Shiv is an awesome guy who is funny and is always there to help you. He handsome and one of the best friends you will possibly encounter.
My best friend is a Shiv
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Shivs Possibly the most frequently used word in trendy Montreal kids' vocabulary. “Shivs” can be used to describe most situations in life. A person can be shivs, a place can be shivs, a situation can shivs, hell even life itself can be shivs sometimes. Synonyms include: sketchy, socially awkward, annoying, and weird.
Girl 1: Did Nick just pick up that dirty hobo's boxers?

Girl 2: Shivs.

Girl 1: I went to that craziest party ever last night, I got there and fifteen minutes later the cops busted it!

Girl 2: Shivs.

Girl 1: I just bought the new Miley Cyrus album!

Girl 2: you is shivs.

by cynder January 13, 2009
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It another type of move with a knife. Shanking is stabing. SHIVING is slashing or cutting.
by bob god July 12, 2011
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shit, because t-9 won't let you type shit and you're too lazy to do it yourself.
In a text message: I'll be right out, I had to deal with some shiv.
by micblic May 25, 2009
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