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shell

One who is brazen, fearless or disregards the consequences of his/her actions. Crazy, Overconfident, Ill.
Origin:Charlotte, NC - the QC - the Queen City
1. He came in and assaulted the young man openly in public, He is rather "shell"
2. Dude just rolled in and punch my man dead in his grill. He straight "shell"
by Wisdoma Allah July 24, 2003
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sell out

when a band/singer/rapper changes their music/style in order to sell records.
gwen stefani is a 'sell out'.
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Sell one's soul

To do anything, even something bad or dishonest, in return for money, power, respect, success, nothing, etc.
Never sell your soul to anybody and/or for anything. Always be true to yourself.
by Mr. Terrence L. Trezvant January 11, 2005
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Shit and Sellotape

a last minute/really poor attempt at something that should've been done a long time ago, with three or four times more effort.
ahh mate, the coursework i handed in was such a shit and sellotape effort. i thought the deadline was in a week!!
by wallsawalls January 5, 2009
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Sellablige

The process of taking stock to determine the current situation, the assessment enabling a decision to be made on the most suitable course of action to be taken.
John: "There's not much going on round here - fancy getting a couple o' three grams of coke in and going up town top rankin'?"

Paul: "Well I've blown a few quid on ale and the fruity already - I'll have a quick sellablige and let you know whether I'm up for it or not."
by Martin February 17, 2005
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Sell the silver

A phrase that means simply to find a better way. Can be used in any situation and is not meant only for the literal selling of the family silver during economic downturns.

A last resort when all other options have been exhausted.
Moe: I didn't study for the theoretical quantum physics test.

Joe: I'll tell them you are home sick with anaphylactic shock.
Moe: No, dude. I've already used that one.
Flo: Besides, wouldn't you need a doctor's note? Better to just sell the silver.

Sparky: I wish I had the cash for a new Apple product - the new i-Anything is out !
Razor: You tapped out, bro ?
Sparky - Word - I may have to sell the silver.
Razor: Day-um - that's rough.
by TrudyS July 13, 2010
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penelope in a half shell

A person who is not afraid to show their inhibitions, while maintaining their corky demeanor.
A penelope in a half shell could be a person who does a sand crab walk as their greeting.
by Molly and Bridget August 27, 2008
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