shiner
3 synonyms for shiner, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A bruise around the eye from being struck; a black eye.
Synonyms
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black eye
common mackerel
How to use shiner
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a black shiner
give someone a shiner
Informal, especially in the "black eye" sense.
Etymology
From Middle English schyner, built from shine + -er.
Full origin of shiner →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.
