“Shenk” na one Nigerian slang wey don popular for informal gist, especially among young people. E dey describe some kain social behaviour wey no too obvious but e still loud.
Even though e no too common like some other slangs, e get specific meaning for interactions and e dey usually show when person snub or abandon another person.
Meaning of Shenk
To shenk person mean to ignore, abandon, or just bone them, especially for social setting. E carry small level of disrespect because e show say you gree leave the person out or you no wan involve them. The act of shenking na subtle way to show say you no dey interested or you no wan engage with person, without any direct wahala.
I shoot my shot on this guy and he shenk me, fairs sha.😔
— Adeola🖤 (@Babymeedahh) September 7, 2024
How to Use “Shenk” in Sentences
You fit use “shenk” for different casual situations. Example, you fit talk say, “He wan follow am yarn for the party, but she shenk am,” meaning say she ignore or avoid am. Another one na, “I think say we dey cool, but he shenk me for the event,” showing say person just abandon you unexpectedly. You fit also use am as warning, like, “No shenk me o,” meaning say make you no leave me or ignore me.