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Shine on

To pretend you like something or someone when you really don't.
That waitress kept calling me sweetie... Oh that shine on is just for a better tip
by Goatacolypse July 21, 2023
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To shine on

He tried to hit on Samantha, but she told him to shine it on ~~ she told him to shine on.
by Yugan February 13, 2017
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Shine it on

From back in the '70s, meaning to "forget it" or "never mind"
"You wanna go out with me?"
"Well, I'm kinda busy..."
"Okay, shine it on."
by Louisa D November 11, 2006
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Shine me on

To ignore someone or continuously not follow through with an engagement.
"Where were you last Friday? You never called me back. I hate it when you shine me on like that."
by Tyler Hanson January 30, 2008
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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
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shine it on

Ricky's behavior was uncalled for, but I knew it was best that I just shine it on.
by Joey Low January 25, 2008
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Shine me on

Has nothing to do with the DISGUSTING definitions some CRUDE people with no upbringing have submitted for phrases relating to "Shine". No. It simply means to ignore someone.
...such as when a guy is trying to flirt with a girl and she ignores him. He might say to her, "You shinin' me on, Baby? Okay, I see how it is. Just shine me on."
by Louisa D November 11, 2006
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