Any object in a video game that exists (usually solely) for the purpose of collecting it. So named because of the objects' tendency to shine or glow.
by Cehrazad January 01, 2010
Voice #3: "Shiny -- A slang term for "great" used in the television series "Firefly" and the movie "Serenity".
by Voice #3 August 13, 2009
Bad ass, or awesome. Defined by: My Chemical Romance; in their song, Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)
by hayxapple November 28, 2010
An engagement ring!
"I am going to give Holly her shiny...she will be so happy!"
"I can't wait to get the shiny!"
"When will he ever propose and give me the shiny?"
"Do you like Tiffany shinys or other shinys?"
"Thank you for the shiny, Tom!"
"I can't wait to get the shiny!"
"When will he ever propose and give me the shiny?"
"Do you like Tiffany shinys or other shinys?"
"Thank you for the shiny, Tom!"
by PrincessHolly February 16, 2012
Sam shinied as the cute redhead walked past.
Sam shinied as he walked past the TV lounge.
Sam shinied as a passing car played the Deep Space 9 theme
Sam shinied as he walked past the TV lounge.
Sam shinied as a passing car played the Deep Space 9 theme
by Sam McLean March 06, 2007
Shinies are a fandom sub-culture very similar in nature to furries, but instead of the focus being on anthropomorphic creatures or animals, the interest lies with anthropomorphic robots.
by zagen April 23, 2009
(adj.) referring to a style associated with many gay men that puts strong emphasis on neat personal grooming, fashionable clothing and effervescent social interaction; sometimes generalized to refer to gay males in general.
(Coined, as far as I know, by my ex-wife, an actress, as a code of sorts shared with her circle of gay male friends and picked up by her many straight friends, as well.)
(Coined, as far as I know, by my ex-wife, an actress, as a code of sorts shared with her circle of gay male friends and picked up by her many straight friends, as well.)
"Is that haircut shiny or what?"; "Don't go gettin' all shiny around me"; "Do you think he possibly could be, oh, I don't know....shiny?"
by The Urban Observer August 21, 2009