sheeny
1 Americanadjective
noun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of sheeny1
First recorded in 1615–25; sheen + -y 1
Origin of sheeny2
First recorded in 1810–20; origin obscure
Example Sentences
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Its pink-and-green neon parrot sign lit the way to some of the most satisfying chili cheese fries I’ve ever eaten: crinkle-cut potatoes, sheeny Velveeta-yellow cheese sauce, chili ladled from a mini-crockpot in the back.
From Salon • Sep. 16, 2025
So: The sharp, sheeny person doing step-and-repeats at the Tonys?
From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2023
It also lacked Lagerfeld tongue-in-cheek attitude — despite an attempt by the designer that felt false with flourishes such as chained hip flasks or sheeny logo-emblazoned black wellies.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2022
Thus, exaggeratedly oversize berets mixed with clashing-color prints on silk, standout loose wool coats in maize, printed silk neck scarves, chunky sheeny leather loafers, and high-waisted chino pants.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2022
So down he went to the salt sea strand, As the merchants lay before the land. p. 12He saw then, under the steep hill’s side, A knight with sheeny armour ride.
From Grimmer and Kamper The End of Sivard Snarenswayne and other ballads by Borrow, George Henry
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