What is Shan?
1.
Unfair, harsh, extreme, an injustice, a travesty, unreasonable. Word used mainly by neds from Scotland.
It was pure shan that the polis took ma babycham oaf me.
2.
behaviour, event, action that is out of order, unfair, cruel
It was totally shan when Debbie punched her wee sister
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3.
Only ever really heard people around me use it (scotland) dont no if its used else where, but it means unfair i suppose.
Person 1: I just got thrown off the football team.
Person 2: Thats well shan!
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4.
Unfair, arbitrary treatment
I got detention but I didnae dae it....totally shan.
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5.
A Geordie word used commonly in Newcastle that has be around for ages in the North East.
Shan is a word meaning Unfair
Thats shan how does he get a chance and i don't
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6.
Nasty, insensitive, selfish, cruel
Aw man you nicked me shoes, how shan are ya!! ya shan clit!
7.
noun; Chinese word meaning benevolence, or compassion.
In Buddhist school philosophies, it is taken as the most noble way with which to treat others.
Being filled with shan can reduce the suffering in your life caused by jealousy, lust or anger.
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