What does Shenk mean?

To snub or ignore someone deliberately. If you invite someone and they don't show, they shenked you For example: "I called Timi to join us but he shenked us, no reply. (I called Timi to join us but he stood us up, no response.)"

Where does the slang word Shenk come from?

Shenk is a slang term from Nigeria. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Nigeria and across Africa.

Shenk

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Shenk definition 1

To snub or ignore someone deliberately. If you invite someone and they don't show, they shenked you

"I called Timi to join us but he shenked us, no reply. (I called Timi to join us but he stood us up, no response.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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