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A British slang term signifying hard luck or misfortune. Usually used humorously; also used to needle.
by benbisley June 27, 2008

a woman's long, loose undergarment: a shift. Pronounced shimmy. Probably a corruption of the French word chemise.
Angela sat next to the wood-stove, drinking coffee. She was wearing a white chimmie. She looked good, and didn't she just know it.
by benbisley February 1, 2009

verb
to place someone in an awkward or unpleasant situation by guile or deceit; to play emotional games with someone prior to letting them down.
to place someone in an awkward or unpleasant situation by guile or deceit; to play emotional games with someone prior to letting them down.
*sighs* "I have been waiting here on this park bench for two hours, and she hasn't turned up. I guess I've been set up."
by benbisley March 8, 2010
