shinny

• Substantiv, das eine einfache, informelle Variante des Hockeys bezeichnet, die meist von Kindern auf der Straße, auf dem Eis oder auf einem Feld gespielt wird, oft mit einem Ball oder einer Dose statt eines Pucks.

A noun referring to a simple, informal version of hockey played by children, often on streets, ice, or a field, using a ball or a can as the puck.

1. Informal street hockeyB1informalsport

   A simple, informal version of hockey played by children, often on streets, ice, or a field, using a ball or a can as the puck.

   Informelles Straßenhockey

   • The kids played shinny in the street after school.
   • They used a tin can as the puck for their game of shinny.
   • Shinny is a great way to learn the basics of hockey without all the gear.

• Sich schnell an etwas hoch- oder herunterbewegen, besonders mit Händen und Füßen; wird oft in der Wendung 'shinny up' verwendet (hochklettern).

A verb meaning to climb or move quickly up or down something, especially using hands and feet; often used in the phrase 'shinny up'.

1. Climb awkwardlyB2informal

   To climb something, such as a pole or tree, by gripping with the hands and legs and pulling oneself up, often in an ungraceful manner.

   Ungeschickt klettern

   • The children shinnied up the tree to retrieve their kite.
   • He shinnied down the drainpipe to escape the room.
   • She shinnied up the rope with surprising speed.

   Synonymeclamberscrambleshinswarm