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sheeny

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[ shee-nee ]
/ ˈʃi ni /
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adjective, sheen·i·er, sheen·i·est.

shining; lustrous.

Words related to sheeny

polished, slick, sparkling, gleaming, glossy, lustrous, clear, satiny, sunny, agleam, burnished

Words nearby sheeny

sheeler, sheen, sheena, sheene, sheeney, sheeny, sheep, sheep fescue, sheep laurel, sheep measles, sheep race

Origin of sheeny

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First recorded in 1615–25; sheen + -y1

Definition for sheeny (2 of 2)

sheeny2

or shee·ney, shee·nie

[ shee-nee ]
/ ˈʃi ni /

noun, plural shee·nies. Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive.

a contemptuous term used to refer to a Jew.

Origin of sheeny

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First recorded in 1810–20; origin obscure
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British Dictionary definitions for sheeny

sheeny
/ (ˈʃiːnɪ) /

noun plural sheenies

slang a derogatory word for a Jew

Word Origin for sheeny

C19: of unknown origin
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