Shiner: meaning, definitions and examples

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shiner

 

[ หˆสƒaษชnษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

slang term

A 'shiner' typically refers to a black eye, an injury that causes swelling and discoloration around the eye. This term is often used in informal contexts, particularly in discussions related to fights or physical altercations. The term has become a colloquial way to describe the aftermath of such violence, often with a touch of humor. It is often seen in media and popular culture when depicting characters who have had an unfortunate encounter.

Synonyms

black eye, bruise, swelling

Examples of usage

  • He walked into the room with a shiner from last night's bar fight.
  • After the boxing match, he had quite the shiner.
  • She joked about her shiner, saying it made her look tough.

Translations

Translations of the word "shiner" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brilhante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฎเค•เคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schimmer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkilau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะธัะบัƒั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚yszczฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ผใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brillant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brillante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parlak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น›๋‚˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงู…ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lesklรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lesklรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ชไบฎ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sijajoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ glansandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€า›ั‹ั€ะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒฌแƒงแƒ˜แƒœแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parlaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brillante

Word origin

The word 'shiner' has its origins in American English as a slang term that emerged in the late 19th century. It is believed to derive from the literal sensory association with the idea of shining or reflecting light, much like the swelling around the eye after an injury can appear shiny or glistening due to bruising and fluid accumulation. The exact timeline of the term's popularization is uncertain, but its usage has been closely tied to the culture of street fighting and informal combat sports. Over time, 'shiner' has become a term not only for the injury itself but also a way to describe the aftermath of roughhousing or altercations, often within a context of humor or camaraderie among peers.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,787 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.