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Receiving the King's Shilling

Verb: Present Continuous

Gay Slang

In the late 18th and early 19th centuries the Naval forces of England suffered from a lack of sailors. Consequently men were press-ganged into service. They were given drinks until drunk by recruiters, and when drunk the King's Shilling would be placed in their pocket whenceforth they would be cudgelled and taken semi-conscious aboard the ship. In the morning they were convinced that they had accepted the King's Shilling in good faith and had therefore been unarguably and indefinitely conscripted.

In gay terms: getting drunk and turning gay
"He woke up, after receiving the King's Shilling (he didn't know how), with a tremendous hangover. His partner DID know how.
by Tony du SXW2 January 18, 2022
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shit shill

by Mr. Duck butt July 6, 2016
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squeezing a pound out of a shilling

A phrase used to describe a person who is beyond normal frugality or thriftiness. This person usually refuses to spend money on anything and is disgusted when they are forced to do so. Instead, they rather take any other option to avoid paying for anything.
“She is so cheap and tight fisted. She is squeezing a pound out of a shilling
by Hugh Wards June 23, 2020
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SHILLING

Shilling is taking ones private parts and violently abusing them with whatever body part you feel fit.
No no no…you get over here and get the shilling you want and deserve.
by BigDaddyShnitzelMan(BDSM) July 25, 2021
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#shills

#shills. Top Definition. CTR. Correct The Record, an American political action committee (PAC) which supports Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential race.
"CTR #SHILLS: HOW MUCH DOES SATAN PAY YOU HOURLY FOR YOUR TIME?" "CTR is hitting us hard today folks. Here's a rare Donald to cheer you up."
by Earl Rezloh February 13, 2018
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Shill

When someone indirectly advertises or promotes an idea to increase its value and hype
I cant believe he just shilled pink panther coin. The value will surely go up now.
by hypeways11 July 10, 2025
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shill feed

A person whose social media feed primarily consists of promoting other products from which they clearly receive a commission. Their content has likely devolved from being personable and containing substance to being destitute of any authenticity.
Hey Did you see Konig's new Instagram skincare post of him using endangered black rhinoceros pills?
No, I stopped watching his shill feed.
by notthesec December 31, 2024
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