shine

-noun
A black person, used disparagingly.
(Origin: early 20th century, from shoeshine, for the fact they often shine shoes for richer white folks.) See also jigaboo, jig, porchmonkey, nigger.

"I can't believe I let those freaking shines sell me that sex machine!"

by saggy sammy August 1, 2008

Shining

To smile or to be filled with excitement and joy

Basically to smile as wide as you can .... / Haha I’m “Shining.” :D

by Jackolantern31 October 18, 2018

shine it on

abandon something or someone
Dates from the early 1970's, derived from waving goodbye, a similar hand motion to polishing something.

This project is no longer relevant. Time to shine it on.

by KitCur February 20, 2009

Shine

Ironically the title of a book written by Starr Jones

I was at the bookstore and saw a picture of Starr Jones on the cover, and next to her picture was the word "Shine", you think someone would have told her...

by Teabag January 11, 2006

shine it

Argumentation terminology: a negative response; to tell someone to 'forget it' or that you will not do it; to suggest that instead of acting on another's request, one suggests the requester should go briskly rub the uppermost portion of his maleness, preferably somewhere else.

"Hey, why don't you buy this really expensive software from me?"

"Go shine it."

by the Pope February 24, 2005

shine it on

to act like it doesn't bother you

Ricky's behavior was uncalled for, but I knew it was best that I just shine it on.

by Joey Low January 25, 2008

Shine

1. A shortened term for moonshine or whiskey.
2. To give off or reflect light.
3. To excel in something.
4. A shortened term for shoeshine.
5. A disparaging term used for a person of the African race.

The game will be held rain or shine.

The police have a warrant to search for shine here.

by Swarsfanatic June 7, 2005