The Shaw is an ancient creature with special magical powers. In its native habitat, The Shaw uses low wails and moans to communicate, so it never really adapted to the English language. To understand The Shaw, you must get within 6 inches of it's mouth. This is a double-edged sword though, for The Shaw has breath like Bob Saget's asshole. The Shaw is well known for overusing the phrases "not to be mean, but..." and "but seriously though...". In the magical world where The Shaw prances around, toothbrushes are considered evil and to be avoided at all costs.
"Dude, your grill is like buttery tombstones. You must be friends with The Shaw."

"What the hell is that stench? Oh, The Shaw just yawned."
by mickey July 23, 2004
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The tightest neighborhood in DC. Contains LeDroit Park, U Street, and Shaw itself. A Mecca of black culture with some of the best jazz and the occasional Go Go. 9:30 club is there, as is Howard University. You can't go to Shaw without going to Ben's Chili Bowl (12th and U) and maybe bumping into Portis, Cosby, Dre, Arenas, Fenty, and any number of other celebrities.

It's kinda gentrified now, but it's way too close to "the ave" (Georgia Ave), and certain parts of North Capital St to lose its street appeal.
I'm going to Ben's in Shaw on U St. to get a half-smoke: Chili, onions, and mustard.
by DC_GoGo_Lover January 3, 2009
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to stick your finger in between the armpit of another
person one: *gets shawed*
person two: omg you just got shawed
person one: damn it
by GorillaIthinK March 29, 2021
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for a situation it means bad, or inconvenient.

for a person it means that they’re wack, not fun, or just a bad vibe.
“dude, i just tripped and broke my glasses”
“damn bro thats major shaws”

“yo bro why u so bummed right now ur lowkey kinda shaws dude”
by Jceezyweezy February 29, 2020
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Hornet's attack voice line, from the indie video game Hollow Knight by Team Cherry.
Player: ...
Hornet: Drosi kalimo
Hornet: SHAW!
by Tigerdeeznuts May 30, 2023
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A young farmer who is known around fife for his rugby skills, and his stregnth.
"holy creoly, that guy is solid."

"his name is Shaw"
by max May 1, 2005
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A guy name. The bestfriend you'll ever have and he is great for comforting and he understand people while listening. He's very hot and the hottest guy on the planet. He makes an amazing boyfriend he will never let any girl down. He will protect his woman with all his heart and all the strength. He is very strong and athletic. He is very intelligent. Since he is very cute has amazing features Girls instantly fall in love with him at first sight. He has a great sense of humor and loves to make people laugh and will cheer anyone with his jokes or complements. Just wait till you see him you can't miss him his body is so slick and muscular. If Shaw was to be a word he would be amazing.
Person 1: Who is that sexy thing?

Person 2: Oh yeah, thats Shaw. He's basically amazing.
by mcfam March 27, 2015
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