Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- transitive verb To make (a bed) by doubling back a single sheet so that the bed looks properly made but will not allow a person to lie at full length in it.
- transitive verb To short-sheet the bed of (a person) as a way of playing a trick.
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Examples
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It delighted John to short-sheet my bed or dip my hand in warm water as I slept.
The Curse of the Wendigo William James Henry 2010
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It delighted John to short-sheet my bed or dip my hand in warm water as I slept.
The Curse of the Wendigo William James Henry 2010
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It delighted John to short-sheet my bed or dip my hand in warm water as I slept.
The Curse of the Wendigo William James Henry 2010
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One of the State Troopers he was travelling with had access to his room and thought it would be funny to short-sheet his bed.
Another Romney Aide Caught Play-Acting -- This Time As A "Special Ops" Guy 2009
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And while you're at it, tell 'em that CNN people don't steal the towels or short-sheet the beds either.
Brian Ross: Fox News Ate My Brain (I Swear!) - Of Chaos Theory & Roland Burris 2009
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“Next week, we are going to steal their mascot and short-sheet their beds.”
Quote Of The Day 2009
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Republican Congressman Jeff Flake mocked his fellow Republicans for pushing this ridiculous non-story last week with this, “Next week, we are going to steal their mascot and short-sheet their beds.”
Columnist Builds Whole Theory About Dems On False Pelosi Plane Story 2009
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You think crazy thoughts, and sometimes you do crazy things -- tie a comrade's boot laces together, short-sheet his bunk, toss a live grenade into an officer's tent, take an assault weapon to a stress clinic and shoot as many GIs as you can.
A judge in Georgia, and 5 American soldiers we just killed. 2009
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“Next week,” Representative Jeff Flake, Republican of Arizona, said, “we are going to steal their mascot and short-sheet their beds.”
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And if that doesn't work short-sheet their beds or tie their hair to the bedpost/table leg while they're asleep!
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