Shiner

Pronunciation: /ˈʃaɪnər/

Shiner (noun)

  1. a bruise around the eye, usually from being hit
  2. something that shines or reflects light brightly
  3. a small freshwater fish with shiny scales

Examples

  • He got a shiner after the fight.
  • She wore sunglasses to hide her shiner.

Common collocations: sport a shiner, hide a shiner, polish a shiner, spot a shiner, catch a shiner

Synonyms of Shiner

Informal