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Shpanks for the cookies.
shpanks by selkie grrrl November 7, 2011

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

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

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
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

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.
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

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
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