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name: A surname (common: 1 in 5000 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #580)
A kind, loving, generous family. A very friendly family, they will not hesitate to help somebody out.
That family is so nice, they must be a Shields
Shields by Sumo no 5. November 2, 2008
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Shields, or a shield is a 200mg pressed ecstasy tab, and is one of the most common forms of ecstasy, typically bought by beginning drug users as half is a single hit.
"Hey mike, I'm calling John for some shields, 10 a pop. How many you think we'll sell at this event"

"Get fifty, no way I'll be able to get more then that past security"
Shields by Jupiterohwell July 23, 2015
The way that an oversized man or woman dresses to appear thinner than they are.
John wore a black shields over his upper body to make himself appear smaller than his actual weight so he could impress the girl he was going to meet.
Shields by Mr. Explicit April 22, 2011
Shields is a shortened version of South Shields, a small seaside town near Newcastle, in the North East of England. South Shields is well known for it's long, sandy beaches. Locals are often referred to as "Geordies" though are more locally known as "Sanddancers". If you are from Shields, you more than likely despise Sunderland suppoerers "Mackems" and support Newcastle United (football, or "soccer" as you Americans pointlessley name it).
I live in Sunny Shields
Shields by ShieldsKatiee August 24, 2008

Shields Shuffle 

The art of switching urinals mid flow. Applying a stop/start system.

Origins;
Thee Ryan Shields made an emergency urinal shuffle owing to the danger of an over flow.

Location of origin; Harvester bar and restaurant, Queensway , Lytham St. Anne's-on-the-Sea.

Current record - 16 shuffles
"Guys I just did my first Shields Shuffle".

*Everyone claps, cheers or sheds a tear.
Some start to hit themselves with inflatable hammers.*
Shields Shuffle by The Chaps March 20, 2014

shields skatepark 

One of the best skateparks in New Jersey
me-yo man we goin to shields tomorow wanna come
dude 1- im up for it
dude2- i cant go to shields skatepark i gotta do homework
me- retard
dude1- u suck
shields skatepark by skateboarder November 13, 2005

Shields factor

An unknown quantity, mysteriously approximated but never quantified.
Don't forget to account for the Shields factor when you drink that 8th beer.
Shields factor by Mike Ryan May 14, 2004
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Bob: Literally 1984!

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