Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shiv
noun
/ʃɪv/
Definition
A slang term for a makeshift knife or sharp weapon, often associated with prison culture.
Examples
- The inmate threatened him with a shiv he had fashioned from a piece of metal.
- In the movie, the protagonist was forced to defend himself with a makeshift shiv.
Meaning
To shiv someone means to stab them with a knife or sharp object, typically in a violent or aggressive manner.
Synonyms
- Knife
- Blade
- Stiletto
- Shank
