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drawing the shades

the desire or actual act of jumping on someone... usually the culmination of a sexual pursuit ending in headbanging, sweaty, exhausting sex. originated in a freshman orientation seminar on improper sexual conduct at a small HBCU in southeast virginia on exit 267 on I 64.. hmm i wonder what school this is???
tim: shorty's lookin rite in that outfit
mike: yea man shorty looks good
tim: yeah i wouldn't mind drawing her shades
by hbcu chick November 19, 2003
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The Shake

The essence of the raw Rock & Roll spirit, The Shake’s music is hook-laden, riff-driven, and loud. Just like their hometown of New York City, their music is self-aware, but never pretentious or uninviting.

In just three short years, the Shake has released two critically-acclaimed albums. Their debut disc, Kick It, propelled the band through the ranks of the New York City indie rock scene. Their second album, Well, Oh Well, revealed a more mature facet of the band. With more introspective subject matter, a more deliberate and radio-friendly sonic palette, and darker arrangements, Well, Oh Well was viewed by many as the next step forward for the band and the older brother to the Shake’s freshman effort.

2009 brings with it the release of the band's new single, “Galleries,” a first look at the Shake's newest material. The next step in the band's musical evolution, "Galleries" gives a voice to all those frustrated with the phony and self-delusional aspects of the artistic world, pleading for honesty with a group that prides itself on its exaggerated sense of self- importance.

Jon Merkin and Eliad Shapiro, former high school band mates, formed The Shake in the summer of 2005. “The first few times we sat down, we churned out a lot of songs,” explains Merkin. Shapiro recalls, “We were impressed with how well we meshed together. We really compliment each other nicely in terms of writing melodies, chords and lyrics and the first few times we played together, there was a real energy.”

In their search for a bassist, Merkin and Shapiro recruited Stein, who Merkin met while traveling abroad during his summer before starting college. Their search for a drummer led them to Vishal Kumar, a fellow student at Columbia University and a seasoned session drummer and performer. In his short career, Kumar has performed in numerous venues including Madison Square Garden and recorded for dozens of prominent artists and producers. Together, Stein and Kumar make up the mighty rhythm section that drives the music of the Shake.

Unlike other groups, each member of The Shake is schooled in a different style of music, and draws from a wide pool of influences including rock, blues, jazz, punk, and electronic music. The result is what they call “a constantly evolving, more musically diverse style of rock that utilizes distinct melodies and harmonies in order to maintain a straightforward and familiar feel that still sounds fresh. In their short time as a band, the Shake has already been featured in a major motion picture, shared the stage with internationally acclaimed acts such as Richard Lloyd (of Television), the Mooney Suzuki and the Living End. They’re just getting started and show no signs of slowing down.
The Shake's music is awesome! I should definitely buy their CDs!
by Shake Fan April 8, 2009
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The Shake

Perfected by Neural Buddhists in the late 21st century: to rearrange spindle neurons in such a manner as to affect an abrupt reorientation of all thought processes and patterns of recognition. Practitioners of The Shake, today known as Neural Buddhists, first perfected this manipulation of the brain in the late 21st century. Some argue that this was the singular act that pulled Homo Sapiens out of the specie’s self-created gutter.
The Shake is not to be underestimated for it must be controlled.
by haserlub May 29, 2008
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taking the shaker

Going out and getting drunk. Partying, whilst intoxicated due to alcohol consumption.
She was out taking the shaker last night.
Do you want to come taking the shaker tonight?
by Shaker87 May 23, 2007
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The shakedown

When you shake your penis in an effort to get rid of any remaining piss.
I had to give my penis the shakedown because I felt that there was some left.
by Garak67 May 4, 2016
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The Shaken Neverland (TSN)

A book about gay orphans fighting demons and doing crime. 0/10 do not read.
Person A: have you read The Shaken Neverland (TSN) ?
Person B: yes, I hated it
by Theshakenneverland May 14, 2022
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The Isaac Shake

When you spin in circles balancing on your fat chode.
Yo last night I did The Isaac Shake on Bridget’s belly
by Milk Gang March 23, 2020
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