Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spit-shine
Verb
/ˈspɪt ʃaɪn/
Definition
To shine shoes by applying polish and then buffing them, often with a cloth or the fingers.
Examples
- He took a few minutes to spit-shine his boots before the big event.
- The soldier was required to spit-shine his shoes to meet military standards.
Meaning
Spit-shine refers to the technique of making leather shoes glossy and clean, traditionally using spit as a way to apply polish and achieve a high shine.
Synonyms
- Polish
- Buff
- Shine
