Shank's Law is internet shorthand for a common response to the logical fallacy of "Argument from authority". It states: " The imaginative powers of the human mind have yet to rise to the challenge of concocting a conspiracy theory so batshit insane that one cannot find at least one Ph.D holding scientist to support it."

Proponents of conspiracy theories often attempt to lend their swivel-eyed nonsense credibility by citing the "findings" of one or more Ph.D professors. However, they fail to appreciate that the fact that a person holds a Ph.D doesn't necessarily mean they aren't crazy.

"Weasel semen is a proven cure for AIDS, especially when gargled."
"Bullshit!"
"You think so? Well here's a study by Professor Hodor of Bumblefuck University that proves it!"
"Shank's Law, bro. Shank's law."

Shank's Law by CaptainSmash! June 10, 2015

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Shank spanking

Male masturbation

Little Dougie was shank spanking to the porn!

Shank spanking by I, Wreckerrr October 22, 2016

Pulled a Shanka

To finish an American bachelor’s program in 2 years instead of 4

David is such an overachiever, he pulled a Shanka! He graduated at 19 years old from college.

Pulled a Shanka by CollegeUSA May 16, 2019

rage shanked

Combination of rage and shanked.

1. One of the many derivatives of owned.

2. Can be used literally as well. As in to shank someone with extreme prejudice.

Dude, you got rage shanked!

You better go this weekend or I'll rage shank your ass!

rage shanked by Kageh February 8, 2005

Tetra-shank

tetra - A combining form or prefix signifying four</small>

Tetra-shank - to stab, or "shank", someone with four combined objects

Roy: *tetra-shank*
Ben: you just tetra-shanked me with 4 brightly colored pencils - AAAAAAAHHHHHHHhhh....

Tetra-shank by Andy the Mexican Candy February 20, 2009

Frozen poop shank

The single most horrifying weapon ever conceived by mankind. The mere mention of such a diabolical utensil is enough to send a sane man hurtling into a downward spiral of madness. The threat of a frozen poop shank is not one to be taken nor delivered lightly, for the second a man starts sharpening his shit in the freezer is the second he has nothing to lose.

Man 1 pulls out a knife and demands Man 2's wallet. Man 2 reaches into his lunchbox and pulls out a frozen poop shank and demands Man 1's wallet, and receives it.

Frozen poop shank by Derpules May 14, 2012

crunchy

Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.

"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"

crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007

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Galantir

A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.

Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.

Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026

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murderhobo

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.

DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.

murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021

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Whale

In sales terms, a whale is a prospect that is significantly larger than an organization’s average customer.

Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.

A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.

"Shit...the sales director chewed me out on the sales call this morning. He's totally pissed that I have nothing in my pipeline. I've been focused on this one whale for so long that I haven't had time to prospect for normal-sized deals."

Whale by FQ_GFY February 3, 2020

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Concrete cowboy

A guy who thinks he's a country kinda guy, but in reality lives a comfortable city / suburban life.

Eugene: Look at that dude in the cowboy hat!
Todd: He's just a concrete cowboy.

Concrete cowboy by EugeneJohnson42000 March 16, 2024

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hobo loko

any hard liquor that is cheap & potent.. eg. relska, popov, potters, evan williams, kamchatka, fireball, rumpleminze, southern comfort, everclear

hey let's get a drink of that?

go ahead
*takes drink* ugh wtf is that?

everclear & bepsi
fucking hobo loko eeessshh

hobo loko by d i z k o 2 0 8 September 14, 2026

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