often defined as stabbing, but the other less recognized definition is to make a bad pass while playing volleyball.
"shank" passes usually result from a hard serve or hit, they cant be controlled, therefore they bounce off the players arms and fly out of bounds, not to be retrieved.
"She had the hardest serve ever! I totally shanked the ball and we lost."
by shayyyy August 17, 2008
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To stab someone and twist the blade while its still inside them. Used in the military Special Ops to kill someone quickly
Bob shanked phil and killed him instantly
by Jim May 25, 2004
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verb
discrete and rapid thrusts with a sharp object, usually with something homemade or makeshift and usually directed toward to lower torso.

not to be confused with stab.
Rafael shanked his target in the gut with a ballpoint pen as he walked past him on the sidewalk.
by Action Steve July 29, 2006
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a cool way of saying thanks.
person: hey, nice pet unicorn!
otherperson: shanks!
by sandapanda May 30, 2011
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To cut or slice or a knife or slicing tool
Chevy Shank.
I'mma shank you, nigguh!
by Tak0 February 19, 2003
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to pull someones pants down without out them knowing ur gona do it prior to the act
u wear sweatpants u better tie em cuz i'll shank ur ass!
by *april December 31, 2005
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1) To stab

2) To melt a toothbrush then when it is still liquid, put a razor blade on it and let it dry.
1) That dude just got SHANKED!

2)He made a shank yesterday.
by Lewis November 19, 2003
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