The Shivs

A Shiv is a hand-crafted blade-like weapon used to stab fellow inmates in prison

He ratted us out. Next day, he got shivved.

by styxstyxstyx July 29, 2004

Shiv

A name that derives from Sanskrit meaning "auspicious one". Also refers to one whom is a strange and weird but is actually nice. Shiv describes someone who is passionate about their interests and is very intelligent. Also someone who cares deeply for their friends. He is someone who can hold a good conversation. He is someone who can be a trusted friend.

"Wow I never realized how smart Shiv is. He always seemed peculiar."

by Elleshell July 20, 2019

Shiv

A rowdy, street-smart playboy. Has anger management issues. Shivs are normally the type of people who seem a bit phony and fake at first, but once u get to know them u wanna stay with them. Beware though. A shiv will probably ditch u the moment he finds something Better.

Remember that punk at the bar?? He was totally a shiv! The way he tried to chat us up!

by KingOfAwesomeness November 22, 2013

shiv!

punishment doled out to friends and enemies alike for the crime of being a wuss or ignoramus. the stab-ee receives a stiff thumb jabbed into the ribcage while the stabber yells 'shiv!', pantomiming the act of brandishing a makeshift blade fashioned from a prisonhouse toothbrush.

you: "shiv!"
your wussy friend: "ow! my wussy ribs!"

by laurosaur March 23, 2005

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