To make phatic/small talk.
by grapeshotwhiff August 15, 2006

"Man, we've been trying to have a kid for ages, I'm shooting blanks at the moment."
Q: "Didn't you use a rubber?"
A: "Nah, I'm shooting blanks."
Q: "Didn't you use a rubber?"
A: "Nah, I'm shooting blanks."
by Diego July 8, 2003

to be infertile and unlikely to impregnate a woman by having sex with her (from a term used to describe the firing a gun loaded with bullets designed not do harm to the target)
She never realized he was shooting blanks until he hesitated about buying condoms. (example of shoot blanks)
by The Rerturn of Light Joker June 5, 2009

To apply the gift of gab, performing lyrical miracles, or (somewhat less commonly) talking people into doing what one wants. Occasionally both at once.
by buttcheeks_mcgee June 29, 2009

by birdman May 23, 2004

Of a girl or of a woman, to flashby spreading one's thighs, while seated wearing a skirt or a dress, in such a way as to reveal one's crotch or camel toe, whether on purpose or by accident.
If you really want to get a guy's attention, shoot beaver.
That chick behind us is shooting beaver. Take a look.
That chick behind us is shooting beaver. Take a look.
by donJon June 12, 2006

To get angry at a person who delivers bad news.
Usually, the person delivering the news has no idea about what is going on.
Usually, the person delivering the news has no idea about what is going on.
An example of "shoot the messenger"
Bob: Sorry, but I think you wet your pants.
Jim: No I didn't you freaking **** (proceeds to get angry at Bob).
Bob: Sorry, but I think you wet your pants.
Jim: No I didn't you freaking **** (proceeds to get angry at Bob).
by Chesswave September 10, 2007
