To ecstatically raise ones arms in the iconic style of Andy Dufrain from the Shawshank Redemption, whilst feeling a surge of uncontrollable euphoria during the breakdown phase of a trance track in a nightclub.
by Joseph Evans April 1, 2007
When you have something planned for the day, but a movie comes on that you humanely can't avoid watching in it's entirety
by Jtudeski September 18, 2018
To graciously accept all the indecencies and indignities that your current situation throws at you with a quiet grace and a pleasant smile; all the while patiently digging your way out of that situation with a spoon. Then one day everyone around looks up and notices that you are suddenly not there anymore, having escaped the bounds of your unpleasant environment and escaped to a better place.
"Fuck I hate this job, but I figure I can Shawshank it for a few years until I can move to Costa Rica"
by bourbonbaby June 10, 2008
The act of breaking through a barrier, such as a wall or door, through slow-tedious repetitions over a long period of time.
Nigel shawshanked his way into his friend's dorm room, eagerly anticipating his eventual surprise penetration.
by JewishHam June 22, 2014
To slowly chip away at getting to know someone in order to get into a relationship with them, in the way Tim Robbins' character slowly chips away at his prison cell to eventually brreak out of jail in the movie The Shawshank Redemption.
by H. E. Pennypacker August 2, 2007
Shawshanking is the act of reacting with appalled disbelief because someone hasn't seen a movie that it is considered a classic.
Originated with someone having not seen The Shawshank Redemption, but can be applied to any movie.
Originated with someone having not seen The Shawshank Redemption, but can be applied to any movie.
by whiplashsmile713 August 24, 2013
Any movie and/or t.v. Show that you get trapped into watching and can't stop. ie: Shawshanked redemption , band of brothers marathon, half baked, the Bourne identity
by Jerky griffith December 17, 2015