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shiny

Pronunciation: /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

The English word “shiny” has 7 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Reflecting light.
  2. Emitting light.
  3. Excellent; remarkable.
  4. Bright; luminous; clear; unclouded.

noun

  1. Anything that glitters; a trinket.
  2. A desirable collectible.
  3. A deskworker.

Etymology

From shine + -y (adjectival suffix).

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