noun
shinny
An informal hockey-like game played with sticks.
The neighbors play shinny on the frozen pond every weekend.
Etymology
Shinny is a variant in the shinty game-name family. The names' deeper origin is uncertain.
More examples
- We use old hockey sticks for our games of shinny.
- Anyone can join our afternoon shinny game.
- They play shinny without referees or official uniforms.
Forms
shinny
Similar words
- hockey
- The broader sport, often played with formal teams and rules.