shatnerize
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To intentionally produce something that is perceived as both bad and good.
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 make something like, similar to, or about William Shatner.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “shatnerize” mean?
To intentionally produce something that is perceived as both bad and good.
Is “shatnerize” formal or informal?
shatnerize is generally slang.
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