Shinola

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Euphemism for shit.

Pronunciation

/ʃɪˈnoʊ.lə/ /ʃaɪˈnoʊ.lə/

Word forms

Shinola

Etymology

From the name of a brand of shoe polish with a similar colour and texture to excrement, from shine + -ola.

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