shank

shank, shanked

orgin: prison slang

A homemade knife.

made out of scrap of metal found anywhere and sharpend like a knife. and bottom tightly wrapped with a cloth as a handle.

shanked.

to be stabbed by a homemade knife.

"CrookedEye John" got shanked up..

I heard he got hit with a rusty shank.

by Lec2 February 9, 2003

shank

Basically a TMR (The Maze Runner) swear word/insult

Thomas: Hey I just ran into the maze to save you Minho
Minho: Bloody Shank...
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Thomas: Hi Newt
Newt: Hey shank

by LimeSky_ August 2, 2016

shank

To have a shit and a wank at the same time

mmmm I just had an amazing shank!! Multitasking is great.

by Gaylorrrrr May 30, 2011

shank

To stab someone quickly and repeatedly in the side or lower back, usually with a shiv or, occasionally, a spork.

Dude, I totally just got shanked by that guy.
Your kidneys are bleeding. Did someone shank you?
It is impossible to shank The Unshankable Man.

by Heretic666 July 3, 2005

shank

To stab someone in Gears of War 3 with your Retro Lancer

Hey cover me guys, I'm gonna go shank someone for a stylish kill!

by Shiny Zebra September 28, 2011

shank

a prisoner-made knife like weapon usually made of metal. the first such weapons were fashioned form the metal shanks on prison issue boots. because of this, most modern prisons no longer issue prisoners boots with metal shanks

Cricket always makes the best shanks for 20 cigarettes and a pair of boots.

by Capt_capacitor July 30, 2005

shank

An item that is used as a weapon but wasn't originaly inteded to be a weapon. A homemade prison blade is a perfect example.

Dude! You just got shanked with a rake!

Dude look out! That broken beer bottle can be used as a shank!

by Stui September 15, 2005