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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Red-Haired Shanks

Red-Haired Shanks is a character from the popular and ongoing manga series and anime, One Piece. He plays a significant role in the life of the protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy, as he is what fuels Luffy's dream of becoming the Pirate King.

This man is the coolest character to ever grace the One Piece universe, and I need to see more of him.

Person #1: Bruh, I adore Aokiji. Coolest guy ever.

Person #2: Are you kidding? Have you even READ/WATCHED One Piece? Red-Haired Shanks world domination, my dude.

Person #1: Dude, Aokiji can literally turn to ice. He's made of ice. He can make ice. He is the physical manifestation of "cool".

Person #2: bruh

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The shanks are flying

When a gang of yutes(roadman) are about to have a fight and bring a knifes

Roadman:yo get over here u little yute the shanks are flying today
Roadman2:my drilla i have my shank and its ready to fly

The shanks are flying by Amyyyyy696969696 May 23, 2021

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Shmanks

Thank You for those bored with the stereotypical abreviation thnx or ty, or tnx. A non carbon copy word that is actually interesting.

hey i submitted it to urban dictionary.. shmanks

Shmanks by i finally got a name February 28, 2010

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shanks pony

Walking to anywhere. Walking somewhere when you have no cash for the bus, or no car

Hey George, how are you getting there, on the bus? No, taking shanks pony. I got no money.

shanks pony by big fart in a hole April 30, 2008

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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

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swamp dog

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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aired

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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piddlefart

verb. To waste time doing nothing.

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.

piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005

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