shinner

English

Etymology

An approximation of the pronunciation of Irish sinn (/ʃɪnʲ/) written using English orthography, with -er.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈʃɪnə/
  • (Ireland) IPA(key): /ˈʃɪnəɹ/
  • Audio (General Australian):(file)

Noun

shinner (plural shinners)

  1. (Ireland, slang, derogatory) a member or supporter of Sinn Féin.

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