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A term used in Eastern NC when one of your friends is nowhere to be found, because he/she is trying to avoid having to tell you they are doing something better than hanging out with you.
John: What's Dave doing?
Adam: Man, I tried calling him to; he's got to be shellin with his girl.

Mark: Man wtf is up with Pat? I haven't heard from his ass in a week.
John: No clue dude he's a shell motherfucker.

Alice: What's Alyssa up to?
Mary: She didn't text me back either, I think she's shellin for some reason.
shellin by shellfacenb11 December 3, 2010
When an individual is wearing nothing but the outer layers of clothing and nothing underneath. no shirt, no underwear, no socks. just shoes, pants, and a jacket or sweatshirt of some sort.
Mike: dude, arent you hot wearin that jacket and pants?
Dude: nahhh man, im shellin, it feels so good.

Jim: gosh, feels wierd being all dressed up while at the beach.
Jake: everytime i come down here im always shellin it.
Shellin by D-man jiggaboo April 23, 2011

shellin' 

It means hidin' or stayin' under somethin' that can protect you from been seen by people.
Judge stole the money and then went shellin' we couldn't fine him.
shellin' by Esto milli. September 14, 2020

shellin' 

When someone is hidin' or coverin' himself not to Be seen by anyone..
John always like shellin'whenever he sees dogs.
shellin' by Esto milli. September 14, 2020

Egg Shellin 

If some person is clearly in a state of unsureness or apprehension over a particular matter.
John : Look at that dude over there...
Claire: Thats mark, He is waiting for his results from the clinic...

John: Makes sense then, dude be egg shellin
Egg Shellin by rufus vin December 18, 2012

crab shellin' 

a state of mind while under the influence of the dankiest dank, where you feel as if you are running around in your body.
crab shellin' by balls in my throat January 16, 2009
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Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
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Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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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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