noun, verb, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A stabbing with a shank (improvised weapon). slang

   "There are some shankings and cuttings that happen during a year, but most are inconsequential to the administration or the public."

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of shank form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

ambulateanchorankleascenderbackbastard type

Example

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"There are some shankings and cuttings that happen during a year, but most are inconsequential to the administration or the public."

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