Definition of shank

shank

a knife.
You got your shank?

Last edited on Jun 09 2010. Submitted by pimp on Dec 22 1998.
a makeshift object used for stabbing; "shiv".
We found a shank in his cell.

Last edited on Jun 09 2010. Submitted by erica i. from San Antonio, TX, USA on Jul 03 2004.

to cut or gash.
Last edited on Mar 08 2010. Submitted by pimp on Dec 22 1998.
to stab.
I'm gonna shank that guy.
Joe got shanked last night behind the warehouse, man.

Last edited on Mar 08 2010. Submitted by Casey H. from Canada on May 11 1999.
to pull down someone's pants.
She got shanked!

Last edited on Jun 09 2010. Submitted by Cara O. from Bradenton, FL, USA on Nov 08 2002.
to steal.
Last edited on Mar 08 2010. Submitted by Erik R. from Florence, New Jersey, USA on Jan 12 2005.
to out-perform or one up.
I just shanked you!

Last edited on Jun 09 2010. Submitted by Aaron C. from Cincinnati, OH, USA on Mar 22 2007.

to stab with a sharpened, makeshift object, such as a toothbrush or stick.
Last edited on Mar 02 2011. Submitted by Anonymous on Mar 02 2011.

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