Meaning & Definition of word "Shiner"
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Shiner
/ˈʃaɪnər/
noun:
- 1. A black eye, typically resulting from a blow to the face.
- Example: After the fight, he walked away with a nasty shiner under his left eye.
- 2. A type of fish, especially a small one, or a person who shines something.
- Example: We caught a few shiners while fishing at the lake.
- 3. A good or pleasant person.
- Example: She is such a shiner; everyone loves being around her.
verb:
- 1. To shine; to give something a glossy surface.
- Example: He began to shiner the old car until it looked brand new.
Etymology
From the word 'shine', alluding to the swollen appearance around the eye.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shiner in the making:
A situation likely to result in a black eye.
give someone a shiner:
To hit someone in the eye, causing a bruise.
Related Words
bruise:
An area of discolored skin resulting from injury.
contusion:
A region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured.
blow:
A hard hit; a strike.
Slang Meanings of shiner
Meaning: A black eye.
Example Sentence: He got a shiner from that last punch.
Meaning: To make someone look bad physically.
Example Sentence: He was always giving people shiners when he got angry.