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sheeny

UK/ˈʃiːni/ uncommon slang
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

offensive terms for a Jew

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adjective

1.

reflecting light

  • “glistening bodies of swimmers”
  • “the horse”
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Origin

Seems to have originated in 1820s London. Could be a mockery of Yiddish שיין (sheyn, “beautiful, nice”), much used in praising wares.

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