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Definition of shaft
shaft 
noun
- a penis.
Wow, he's got a big shaft.
- See more words with the same meaning: penis.
Last edited on May 03 2013. Submitted by Emily M. from UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA on Jan 22 1999.
verb - transitive
- to steal.
He shafted my pen.
- See more words with the same meaning: to steal.
Last edited on Mar 11 1998. Submitted by Jacki S. from Kimball, MN, USA on Mar 11 1998.
- to take advantage of; "screw"; "con".
Steve got shafted by his teacher.
- See more words with the same meaning: to take advantage of, cheat, trick.
Last edited on Jan 31 2012. Submitted by Jonathan H. from Seekonk, MA, USA on May 31 1998.
- to reject or insult someone.
I got shafted last night.
- See more words with the same meaning: to insult, complain, criticize.
- See more words with the same meaning: to reject, ignore.
Last edited on Sep 22 1998. Submitted by Tommi R. from New York, NY, USA on Sep 22 1998.
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Other terms relating to 'penis': | |
| Definitions include: penis. | |
| Definitions include: an erection. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "pretty huge dick". | |
| Definitions include: a derogatory term for a male; especially one of low intelligence level and large muscles. | |
| Definitions include: a blood-engorged throbbing penis. | |
| Definitions include: a masturbator, usu. male. | |
| Definitions include: a small penis... the opposite of shlong. | |
| Definitions include: penis. | |
| Definitions include: a penis. | |
| Definitions include: a penis. | |
| Definitions include: penis. | |
| Definitions include: a penis. | |
| Definitions include: penis. | |
| Definitions include: hat. Origin: southern California. | |
| Definitions include: penis. | |
Other terms relating to 'to insult, complain, criticize': | |
| Definitions include: to criticize. | |
| Definitions include: to criticize. | |
| Definitions include: to be under the influence of drugs. | |
| Definitions include: to sass. | |
| Definitions include: to insult. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "fuck my life." | |
| Definitions include: to speak badly of. | |
| Definitions include: to steal. | |
| Definitions include: to make fun of. | |
| Definitions include: to be jealous of something or someone. | |
| Definitions include: an unkind joke or tease. | |
| Definitions include: to chastise. | |
| Definitions include: See be all over. | |
| Definitions include: to hit, attack. | |
| Definitions include: a bullet. | |
Other terms relating to 'to reject, ignore': | |
| Definitions include: to be cut off from contact. | |
| Definitions include: to leave. | |
| Definitions include: to ignore or dismiss. | |
| Definitions include: Ignore me. | |
| Definitions include: to ignore someone | |
| Definitions include: to ignore, pass by. | |
| Definitions include: to deliberately ignore someone when you meet them. | |
| Definitions include: to reject or cancel. | |
| Definitions include: To reject or refuse, often in an abrupt or forceful manner. | |
| Definitions include: Rejection of a request or an advance, most commonly in the romantic context. | |
| Definitions include: to ignore. | |
| Definitions include: Absolutely do not ignore as one would do if sleeping. | |
| Definitions include: to ignore another person(s) in a rude manner. | |
| Definitions include: to ignore a misdeed. | |
| Definitions include: it means to ignore, let go or pay him/her no attention. | |
Other terms relating to 'to steal': | |
| Definitions include: to arrest. | |
| Definitions include: Verb. 1. to steal 2. take without asking 3. take using force 4.take in a sneaky manner. | |
| Definitions include: to steal. | |
| Definitions include: to steal. | |
| Definitions include: to take all of a person's money. | |
| Definitions include: Stealing something that is either generally considered free, or of minimal value. | |
| Definitions include: To steal. | |
| Definitions include: to steal. | |
| Definitions include: To steal. | |
| Definitions include: steal. | |
| Definitions include: to take all of a person's money. | |
| Definitions include: (v) 1) to steal. | |
| Definitions include: To steal | |
| Definitions include: money. | |
| Definitions include: to defraud with large gains. | |
Other terms relating to 'to take advantage of, cheat, trick': | |
| Definitions include: a disrespectful, rude, or otherwise unpleasant person. | |
| Definitions include: to rely on others for things one wants or needs, especially food, shelter, etc. | |
| Definitions include: to lie to. | |
| Definitions include: to kiss passionately; "make out". | |
| Definitions include: a person being used in a relationship sense for money or what they can do for the user. | |
| Definitions include: to deceive by underhanded methods. | |
| Definitions include: to tease, trick, deceive. | |
| Definitions include: police. | |
| Definitions include: a dirty or promiscuous female. | |
| Definitions include: to not leave a gratuity. | |
| Definitions include: to mistreat. | |
| Definitions include: a command (usually given by objects) implying that one is about to be taken advantage of, be in a bad situation, or fail miserably. | |
| Definitions include: to kid. | |
| Definitions include: to completely ("fat") take advantage ("dick"). | |
| Definitions include: to take advantage of. | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'shaft': | |
| Definitions include: to be taken advantage of; "screwed". | |
| Definitions include: v. to reject or diss someone | |
| Definitions include: penis. | |
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