shanking
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Meaning · English
A stabbing with a shank (improvised weapon).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
There are some shankings and cuttings that happen during a year, but most are inconsequential to the administration or the public.
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).
Common questions
What does “shanking” mean?
A stabbing with a shank (improvised weapon).
Is “shanking” formal or informal?
shanking is generally slang.