shiv

A portmanteau of "make shift" and "knife" (or "knives"), used to describe a homemade weapon made up of objects one would find in a prison that is not metallic.

Hey, grab your shiv and lets shank his ass.

by CaPsi January 2, 2008

Shiv

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

by SŠ November 14, 2018

shiv

a home-made weapon used for CUTTING, not stabbing. a sharpened tooth-brush is not a shiv, that is a shank, which is used for stabbing.

guy 1:"i got cornered on my last day in prison, i was lucky i had my shiv!"
guy 2:"oh sweet! im going to jail soon, how do you make one?"
guy 1:"take a razor blade and a lighter in with you, then melt the blade to your toothbrush."

by cutter-of-stuff December 30, 2010

Shiv

It another type of move with a knife. Shanking is stabing. SHIVING is slashing or cutting.

Give me your money or i will Shiv you.

by bob god November 6, 2011

Shiv

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

Shiv

Shiv is a person that can be suicidal and shit after someone precious to him leaves him but in the end he is fine, he is mostly a pretty goofy but good friend, he can be serious at times but keeps the fun wherever you go, he won’t chat with his family members as much as he does with friends, he likes to play games and socialise, he also is a ambivert. Plus he after some while respects you for whatever you are. He can be a good ladies man, he can 😏

Shiv: i kinda wanna die...
Me:Hmmmm

by Wonder123 October 19, 2019

shiv

1. knife or blade(noun)

2. stab(verb)

shiv or chiv is English 20th century slang, prob from earlier Thieves' slang "chive" meaning knife, derived from Romany.

He's got a shiv=he's shivved up
she shivved him= she stabbed him

by guttapercha January 22, 2011