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Slang Definition:
The term "Shrimp Pie" is a play on words that originated in the United Kingdom and was initially used as a derogatory term for individuals who were dishonored by their employer, such as a boss who refused to take any of his orders.
Example Sentence:
"Well, you're just like that old shrimp pie, you know. The kind that's been around for so long that it seems like it never got an opportunity to break even."
This sentence is meant to be both humorous and unsettling, using "shrimp pie" as a play on words that describes the idea of a person who has been dishonored in their job but remains perpetually employed because they have always been underpaid for years.