have a shaft

have a shaft
vp To find someone attractive. I have a shaft for that new girl. 1990s

Historical dictionary of American slang . 2014.

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  • Shaft (golf) — The shaft of a golf club is the long, cylindrical piece generally made of steel or graphite which connects the golfer’s hands to the club head. While hundreds of different designs exist, the primary purpose of the golf shaft remains the same to… …   Wikipedia

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