shank
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: nank
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To stab, especially with an improvised blade.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To remove another's trousers, especially in jest; to depants.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shank” mean?
To stab, especially with an improvised blade.
Is “shank” formal or informal?
shank is generally slang.