SHOESHINE

shoeshine

(noun) the act of shining shoes; “he charged a dollar for a shoeshine”

shoeshine

(noun) a shiny finish put on shoes with polish and buffing; “his trousers had a sharp crease and you could see your reflection in his shoeshine”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

shoeshine (plural shoeshines)

The act of polishing shoes.

One who polishes shoes.

The shiny finish on shoes that have been polished.

Source: Wiktionary



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