HyperDic: sheeny

English > 2 senses of the word sheeny:
ADJECTIVEallsheeny, glistening, glossy, lustrous, shiny, shiningreflecting light
NOUNperson sheeny, kike, hymie, yid(ethnic slur) offensive term for a Jew
English > sheeny: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningReflecting light.
Synonymsglistening, glossy, lustrous, shiny, shining
Broaderbrightemitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
Spanishbrillante, lustroso, refulgente, reluciente
Catalanbrillant, lluent
Nounssheenthe visual property of something that shines with reflected light
English > sheeny: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(ethnic slur) offensive term for a Jew.
Synonymskike, hymie, yid
BroaderJew, Hebrew, IsraeliteA person belonging to the worldwide / worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural / cultural or religious ties
Usage ofdisparagement, depreciation, derogationA communication that belittles somebody or something
ethnic slurA slur on someone's race or language
slang, cant, jargon, lingo, argot, patois, vernacularA characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
Spanishhymie, judío, yid
Catalanhymie, yid

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