When you shit in the toilet. (Public or Private)
You flush and theres little pieces left over floating around, or stuck to the side like spackle or paste. (only numerous flushings gets it off)
A term which refers to the situation where one encounters someone from a past relationship while out with a new prospect in the public arena. Shrapnel should be avoided at all costs, and can often prove detrimental to your current relationship.
Note: Everyone has shrapnel
"If we go there, I run the risk of encountering an unusual amount of shrapnel. It'd be best if i took her to a place where my exes won't encroach upon me."
loose bits of anything in your Urban abode. usually referring to food like the crud left in the Doritos bowl, or the hors deuvre platter. Or the remnants of last jar of Dr. Zogs Sex Wax