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shiv
[shiv]
noun
a knife, especially a switchblade.
Also called shank.an improvised or homemade weapon for cutting or stabbing, especially one honed by a prison inmate or used by a criminal.
verb (used with object)
to cut or stab (someone) with a shiv; shank.
shiv
/ ʃɪ /
noun
a variant spelling of chiv
Word History and Origins
Origin of shiv1
Example Sentences
While Musk and Ramaswamy seem outright hostile to the idea of federal government employment, even Democrats like Barack Obama are willing to shiv federal workers when it suits them.
Herculano-Houzel’s paper described T. rex as essentially wily enough to sharpen their own shivs.
He armed himself with a wrench and a wooden doorstop that he fashioned into a shiv.
He has taunted DeSantis from long distance for more than a year and plainly enjoyed being able to shiv him up close; a broad grin telegraphed his glee.
Sadly, late last night, Trump himself stuck a shiv in that trial balloon by announcing that he was endorsing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio for the job, likely assuring his victory.
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When To Use
A shiv is a slang term for a knife, especially a switchblade. It is most often used to refer to improvised blades made in prison and the act of stabbing (shivving) fellow inmates or guards with them.
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