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shiner

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Noun — A bruise around the eye from being struck; a black eye.

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a black shiner give someone a shiner

Informal, especially in the "black eye" sense.

Etymology

From Middle English schyner, built from shine + -er.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shiner” mean?

The word “shiner” means a bruise around the eye from being struck; a black eye. In plain terms, most commonly used informally to mean a black eye.

How do you pronounce “shiner”?

“Shiner” is pronounced SHEYE-nuh (/ˈʃaɪnə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “shiner” in a sentence?

Here is “shiner” used in a sentence: “He came home from the match with a real shiner.”

What part of speech is “shiner”?

“Shiner” is a noun.

Where does the word “shiner” come from?

The word “shiner” comes from Middle English. From Middle English schyner, built from shine + -er.

How many meanings does “shiner” have?

“Shiner” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a bruise around the eye from being struck; a black eye.

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