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shankshaw 

Derived from "Shawshank" (i.e. "The Shawshank Redemption"), shankshawing is the process of slowly chipping away at a person until the ultimate goal is achieved.

Said "goal" is usually the love/affection of a person who is already in a relationship. First you become their friend, their shoulder to lean on when times get tough with their partner, the person they share their secrets with - then when they suddenly become single, what do you know? You are now their #1 option. BAM - shankshaw'd.
- I think I want to date Billy.
- But he already has a girlfriend.
- Don't even worry about it...I'll start shankshawing now, and in about 6 months, he'll be mine.
shankshaw by PaulTheShark June 4, 2011
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Shanisha 

Shanisha is a great friend and so amazing and funny. She is leng even if she doesn't see it.
She can be stubborn at time but always looks out for you.
Shanisha:
Funny Loving Leng
Shanisha by PrxncessK.xoxo March 28, 2020
The name of a girl who is bold, independent, inquisitive and interested in research. Her optimism can be a source of inspiration to others as well as herself.She is so beautiful she can be, literally, intoxicating. When her apperance is compared to the average women, she seems to be almost a heavenly creature. Even the chance to experience her is almost like cheating death, and is nearly as exhilarating.
I have never seen anyone as Shanise as her in my life.
Shanise by Black bag December 19, 2016

Shenisha 

A beautiful girl with a humble heart that does not like to be disappointed and has a strong desire to please. Has many goals she would like to achieve and will not stop until she is successful. She is fun and likes to turn up and get faded with her 3 friends. She makes funny jokes. Rarely goes out to party and get drunk. You can catch her ass at home not depending on a man to get things done. She likes blunts and high grade ganja. She can whine like no other and listens to reggae and dance hall. She can get very upset if your cross her and will remember it forever. She is beautiful inside & out and is constantly trying to make the world a better place by advising world issues that require more attention. Doesn't like to wake up in the mornings but if it's for work she will always be there getting that cash. It may sound like a ghetto name but she is far from ghetto, more like independent and ambitious.
Yo I smoked a blunt with Shenisha yesterday

Shenisha looked so fineyesterday

If you are a fuckboy or waste man stay away from Shenisha.
Shenisha by Highliife April 6, 2017
Sanisha is the most beautiful girl who gets treated like a princess. She’s not only stunning but can make her friends laugh for days. She is smart and has the biggest heart, she is always the person people go to when they need advice.
Sanisha is such a lovely girl
Wow look over there, Sanisha is gorgeous
Sanisha by Hunter_rowling December 29, 2021

shatisha 

a pretty, funny, amazing, friend! Shatisha laughs at everything even in serious situations. Shatisha is the type of person to make everyone in the room laugh and typically has a friend group of 2-3 people. When Shatisha walks in the room you know you’ll be in for a treat! Shatisha is definitely the type of person who makes you smile when you’re having a hard day.
person 1: Hey have you heard shatisha’s jokes? they’re hilarious!
person 2: I have! Shatisha is the funniest person i’ve met!
shatisha by gucciluna2wice March 13, 2022
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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