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shiny

UK/ˈʃaɪ.ni/ US/ˈʃaɪni/ fairly common informal slang

adjective

1.

reflecting light

  • “glistening bodies of swimmers”
  • “the horse”
  • “;”
  • “;”
  • “;”
2.

having a shiny surface or coating

  • “glazed fabrics”
  • “glazed doughnuts”
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3.

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

  • “bright silver candlesticks”
  • “a burnished brass knocker”
  • “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”
  • “rows of shining glasses”
  • “shiny black patents”
4.

abounding with sunlight

  • “a bright sunny day”
  • “one shining norming” John Muir
  • “when it is warm and shiny”

Origin

From shine + -y (adjectival suffix).

Phrases

  • bite my shiny metal ass
  • bright shiny object
  • shiny bum
  • shiny cowbird

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