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-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!"
shine by saggy sammy August 1, 2008
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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...
Shine by Teabag January 11, 2006
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.
Shine by Swarsfanatic June 7, 2005
Glamorous shiny stuff, mostly accessories like jewels, diamonds, etc.
''Hey guys, look at all my shine! I've done some serious shopping last week''

''Wauw all these accessories look so stunning on ya''
Shine by MILK- September 27, 2011
to do big things. To get one's shine on, means they are hustlin or somethin. If i know how to shine, i will definitely get mine. :)
Homie, u got what it takes. You can rhyme, u can perform. you can do everythang homie. You just gotta keep on pushing, and then you will really shine.
shine by Wail June 27, 2006
That shine will makes ya' blind!
Shine by Jerry April 6, 2003