English Explanatory Dictionary

shiesty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Shifty, untrustworthy, unscrupulous.
noun
  1. A black ski mask or balaclava.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃaɪsti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-shiesty.wav

Word forms

shiesty shiestier more shiesty shiestiest most shiesty sheisty shystie shysty shiesties

Etymology

Probably from shyst(er) + -y. Green's Dictionary of Slang suggests that the word is a blend of shit + feisty or shicer (“a worthless person”) + feisty. The noun sense is a reference to the rapper Pooh Shiesty, known for wearing ski masks on stage.

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