shinny
pronunciation
How to pronounce shinny in British English:
UK [ˈʃɪni]
How to pronounce shinny in American English:
US ['ʃɪnɪ]
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- Verb:
- climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
Word Origin
- shinny (v.)
- "to climb a rope, pole, etc.," 1888, from use of shins and ankles to do so; see shin (n.). Earlier simply shin (1829). Related: Shinnied; shinnying.
- shinny (n.)
- also shinney, primitive form of hockey, 1670s, perhaps from Gaelic sinteag "a bound, a leap." OED suggests origin from shin ye "the cry used in the game."
Example
- 1. Shinny , cheerful , active .
- 2. Opalescent fabrics have a shinny thread weaved through out the fabric to give it sparkle .