shanks

a pirate captain in the anime one piece also known as red hair shanks he is usually seen wearing a straw hat

'have you seen the bounty on red hair shanks'

by gomu gomu dickhead November 9, 2009

shank

To stab someone quickly and repeatedly in the side or lower back, usually with a shiv or, occasionally, a spork.

Dude, I totally just got shanked by that guy.
Your kidneys are bleeding. Did someone shank you?
It is impossible to shank The Unshankable Man.

by Heretic666 July 3, 2005

shanks

This is what amazing people say rather than saying "thanks."

Marko: Your a genious, bffl!
Me: Shanks!

by Bffl8 December 12, 2009

shanks

The 3rd person derivative of shanking.
The act of stabbing someone with a crude, knife-like weapon.

C: *shanks*
J: *bleeds out on your carpet* HAH.
C: -_-""

by tooloftheday November 3, 2008

shank

To stab someone in Gears of War 3 with your Retro Lancer

Hey cover me guys, I'm gonna go shank someone for a stylish kill!

by Shiny Zebra September 28, 2011

shank

a prisoner-made knife like weapon usually made of metal. the first such weapons were fashioned form the metal shanks on prison issue boots. because of this, most modern prisons no longer issue prisoners boots with metal shanks

Cricket always makes the best shanks for 20 cigarettes and a pair of boots.

by Capt_capacitor July 30, 2005

shanks

A cross between "thanks" and "shucks" used to express an especially flattered thank you.

Person #1: What an unparalleled nutritionist you are! Surely, you must be the best in all the world!

Person #2: Aw, you don't say. Shanks!

by bedes October 5, 2006