shaft
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To fuck over; to cause harm to, especially through deceit or treachery.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Your boss really shafted you by stealing your idea like that.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To fuck; to have sexual intercourse with.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shaft” mean?
To fuck over; to cause harm to, especially through deceit or treachery.
Is “shaft” formal or informal?
shaft is generally slang.