Meaning & use
Shinny
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To climb up or down something, such as a pole or tree, using the arms and legs.
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He shinnied up the flagpole to retrieve the stuck banner.
The kids shinnied down the drainpipe to sneak out after curfew.
A note on using this word
Also used as a noun in North America for an informal, improvised game of ice hockey played with minimal equipment.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
an informal, improvised game of ice hockey
The kids played shinny on the frozen pond all winter.
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