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   Sheen·y

   /ˈSHēnē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having a sheen; lustrous or shining: "a woman with sheeny hair"

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   What does Sheeny mean?

   • Define sheeny. sheeny synonyms, sheeny pronunciation, sheeny translation, English dictionary definition of sheeny. adj. Having a sheen; lustrous. n. pl. shee·nies Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a Jew.

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   What does Sheeny Joe Mean?

   • shining; lustrous. , Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. , plural shee·nies. a contemptuous term used to refer to a Jew. slang. Of course me an' Sheeny Joe knows I'm a liar, but what's a lie or two when you're helpin' out a shipmate?

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   Is Sheeny a French word?

   • It is true that Jew dog and other gentle phrases of the same type were used widely for centuries throughout Europe, but the derivation of Sheeny from French chien “dog” lacks foundation. Sheeny is not a French word and is not pronounced like chien. This etymology was debated in the once popular magazine The Open Court.

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   Is Sheeny a Jewish word?

   • Kike, Yid, Hebe, Hymie were all pale cousins to the term Sheeny. Sheeny has NEVER been used by Jews to refer to each other, and is the ultimate insult–and fighting word– to any Jew. For many years I never heard that term used anymore.

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   Sheeny can mean shining or lustrous, or it can be a slang term for a Jew. Learn how to use sheeny in a sentence and its origin from Dictionary.com.

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   Sheen is an adjective, verb, or noun that means a bright or shining condition, a subdued glitter, or a lustrous surface. Sheeny is an adjective that means shiny or glossy.

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   Sheeny is an offensive term for a Jew, derived from Yiddish sheyn, meaning beautiful or nice. It can also mean having a sheen or lustre. See synonyms, translations and examples of sheeny in different contexts.

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   Oct 5, 2023 · Sheeny can be a slang term for a Jew or an adjective for something shiny. Learn the pronunciation, synonyms, translations and anagrams of sheeny from Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

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   Sheeny is an adjective that means giving off or reflecting much light. Find synonyms, antonyms, and related words for sheeny in this online thesaurus.

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   May 4, 2024 · sheeny in American English. (ˈʃini) noun Word forms: plural -nies. derogatory, offensive slang. a person of Jewish religion or descent. Also: sheeney, sheenie. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC. Modified entries © 2019 by Penguin Random House LLC and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. Word origin.

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   Definitions of sheeny. adjective. reflecting light. synonyms: glistening, glossy, lustrous, shining, shiny. bright. emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts. noun. (ethnic slur) offensive term for a Jew. see more.