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Sexiest girl ever, can have everyone falling for her if she wanted. Shanay has so many boys in line and the one she wants does understand that.
Girllll, is your name Shanay because you have so many boys wanting you!
Shanay by chic_hot976204 March 5, 2020
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a chill guy, who's NOT a woman. will murder you with words, and post it on the subreddit. He's also a kindhearted person, who writes great poetry, draws, and is the quiet sort.
Don't mess with Shanay, or you'll end up on r/murderedbywords.

I heard Shanay writes scintillating poems, and he draws too!
Shanay by smiracles._. July 6, 2022
Just a general pain in the ass. Could be used for something that is just being a dick but also for someone who doesn’t get something the first time.
“You are being such a Shanay, I can’t belive you!”
Shanay by TheWordMaster69 June 16, 2018
The act of being frustrated or aggravated. Often said with multipe y's. This word originated from Shane Dawson's, Shanaynay.
Davey: Ughhhh we have a huge exam tomorrow!!

Crystal: Shanayyyy!!!!!!!!
shanay by hahanomnomblah October 23, 2011

Nay nay shanay nay 

This phrase is used to refuse a certain statement in a sassy yet friendly and humorous way.
Person 1: “Can I go to the movies with you guys?”
Person 2: “Nay Nay shanay nay! You gotta study”
Always resist the urge to shalaye
Shalaye by Thedaddy April 14, 2020
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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