Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shinny
verb
/ˈʃɪni/
Definition
To climb or scramble up something; to move in a lively or agile way.
Examples
- She managed to shinny up the tree to get a better view.
- He had to shinny over a fence to reach the other side of the park.
- The kids love to shinny up the jungle gym during recess.
Meaning
The act of climbing or moving quickly, often used in the context of climbing something like a tree or a pole.
Synonyms
- Climb
- Scamper
- Scramble
- Scale
