The Shinning

1. A segment from The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror V based on The Shining.

The name was changed to avoid a lawsuit.

"You've got the shinning!"

by MeStoopid October 28, 2008

the shins

Way cool. "Know your onion" is a great song.

The Shins are awesome.

by Cellist December 20, 2003

The Shins

A great Indie pop band that expertly crafts wonderful pop songs with a slightly wistful, melacholy undertone. Their 2001 release Oh, Inverted World quickly became a favorite among fans of Indie pop fans, and their second release, Chutes Too Narrow, was also recieved among critics and fans alike.

The Shins are the best band you've never heard.

by Malxolm April 19, 2004

The Shins

A truly original and forever great alternative/indie band. Albums include Oh, Inverted World, Chutes Too Narrow, and Wincing the Night Away. I suggest listening to "Australia" for starters. Their music is also featured in Garden State, which is a good movie but seriously people, you'd have no idea about The Shins if it wasn't for Zach Braff.

Emily: I love the Shins. Sleeping lessons is such a good song. Yanno?
Derek: Who? WHAT?
Emily: Never mind.
Derek: Oh wait, Sleeping Lessons! That Zune commercial!
Emily: Oh... my God.
Derek: Aren't they in Garden State, too? That movie with Scrubs guy?
The process of Emily's brain imploding on itself thus ensues.

by blahblahblahhhhhhr4634 July 24, 2009

the shins

An amazing indie band. Best band of all time. A great band that became too popular because of Garden State! They currently live in Portland. Albums include "Oh, Inverted World" and "Chutes Too Narrow." (Both are great!)

Me: I love The Shins!
Random 1: Who are they?
Random 2: Oh, I heard them on Garden State!
Me: Fuck.

by K45 December 14, 2005

Shin

adj. In Japanese, it can have several connotations, and the meaning depends in the following word:

1.- true, real, original
2.- sacred, holy, saint
3.- evil

In general terms, you will find this word used in videogames, anime and manga.

by El Mercenario September 20, 2003

the shins

the band that everyone started to listen to after the movie, Garden State. They are a very good indie band none-the-less.

the shins are a great indie band

by BigBlondBurlyBoy August 12, 2005