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shiner - What does it mean?

Definition of 'shiner'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • One who shines; a luminary.
  • (colloquial) A black eye.
  • coon eyes
  • (slang|dated) A bright piece of money.
  • * (rfdate) Foote
  • Has she the shiners , d'ye think?
  • Any of numerous species of small freshwater American cyprinoid fishes of , and allied genera, such as the redfin.
  • Any silvery fish, such as the horsefish, menhaden, or moonfish.
  • The common silverfish,.
  • (slang) A moonshiner.
  • A small reflective surface used for cheating at card games.
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