The Shivs

A Shiv is a hand-crafted blade-like weapon used to stab fellow inmates in prison

He ratted us out. Next day, he got shivved.

by styxstyxstyx July 29, 2004

The Shivs

What happens when rough fabric rubs onto your nipples and causes chafed scabby nipples.

"My basketball jersey fucked up my nips dude, I think I have The Shivs." or "I feel bad, biting Karen's breasts may have givin her The Shivs."

by The Game February 9, 2003

the shins

A completely kick ass band who isn't afraid to do so. The best band you've never heard of.

"What a fucking good band The Shins are."

by huge robot October 21, 2003

the shins

what god listens to when he's feeling down.

god:jesus christ this is good!

jesus:yeah,i know.thank god for the shins....

god:don't mention it...

by nicholas warunek April 2, 2007

the shins

A really good, not well-known indie band. Also, the only band I have ever known to feature communist penguins in their music videos.

'Tis true you know. Watch the video for "So Says I".


Really though, The Shins are good.

by DistinctlyBritish August 18, 2004

the shins

Way cool. "Know your onion" is a great song.

The Shins are awesome.

by Cellist December 19, 2003

The Shins

A great Indie pop band that expertly crafts wonderful pop songs with a slightly wistful, melacholy undertone. Their 2001 release Oh, Inverted World quickly became a favorite among fans of Indie pop fans, and their second release, Chutes Too Narrow, was also recieved among critics and fans alike.

The Shins are the best band you've never heard.

by Malxolm April 19, 2004