Skip to main content
Urban Dictionary Merch
Your favorite words on things you can wear, drink from, read, or give to a friend.
The Urban Dictionary Store sells gifts you’ll have to explain.
-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
Related Words
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
alcohol made from homemade still
That shine will makes ya' blind!
Shine by Jerry April 6, 2003
More from Urban Dictionary

fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
Load more