Associations to the word «Sheeny»

Wiktionary

SHEENY, noun. (slang) (offensive) (ethnic slur) A Jew.
SHEENY, adjective. Having a sheen; glossy
SHEENY, adjective. Bright; shining; radiant.

Dictionary definition

SHEENY, noun. (ethnic slur) offensive term for a Jew.
SHEENY, adjective. Reflecting light; "glistening bodies of swimmers"; "the horse's glossy coat"; "lustrous auburn hair"; "saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet"; "shining white enamel".

Wise words

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