The best looking thing amongst a group of terrible things. Even though it may look good when compared to those other things, it's really nothing to be excited about. It's the best of worst.
Person 1: Hey Microsoft released Windows 7! It's their best OS yet!
Person 2: Yeah whatever, it's just the shiniest turd in the box.

Person 1: Did you check out those hillbilly women over there? they're all ugly but one actually has all her teeth!
Person 2: That would make her the shiniest turd in the box!
by mjsaworld August 19, 2010
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