How Do You Spell SHINNYING?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɪnɪɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "shinnying" is spelled with two "n" letters, despite its pronunciation that ends in a "ng" sound that is usually associated with a single "n" letter. The reason behind this spelling is due to the word's origin from the Scottish game called "shinty" or "shinney". In IPA phonetic transcription, the pronunciation of "shinnying" is ˈʃɪniɪŋ. Knowing the correct spelling and pronunciation of this word may come in handy in the future when writing or speaking about playing a game of "shinty/shinney".

SHINNYING Meaning and Definition

  1. Shinnying is a verb derived from the noun "shinny," which refers to an informal and energetic form of iceless hockey or street hockey. The term originated in North America and is commonly used among children and young adults.

    Shinnying is defined as the act of playing shinny or engaging in an impromptu game of hockey, typically on a non-ice surface such as a street, playground, or even a frozen pond. It often involves using makeshift goals or objects to mark the boundaries, and players may employ sticks, balls, or pucks depending on the available resources.

    In shinnying, the rules are typically more relaxed and flexible compared to organized ice hockey. There may be variations in team size, and games often emphasize creativity, agility, and individual skill over strict adherence to regulations. Since shinny is played in informal environments, it allows for spontaneous participation, fostering a sense of camaraderie and community.

    The term "shinnying" is not limited to hockey but can also be metaphorically used to describe a climber's action of ascending or descending a vertical surface, such as a tree or a mountain, by gripping with the shins and relying on body strength. This alternate definition of "shinnying" refers to the physical act of using one's shins or legs to propel and maneuver oneself while scaling an object or surface.

Common Misspellings for SHINNYING

Etymology of SHINNYING

The word shinnying is derived from the word shinny, which refers to a form of informal hockey or a game similar to field hockey. The etymology of shinny is uncertain, but it is thought to have originated from the Scottish word shinty, which means a game played with sticks. It is also speculated that shinty may have a Gaelic influence, with a possible connection to the Irish sionnach meaning fox or the Welsh cynffon, also meaning tail. However, no definitive etymology has been established for the word shinny or its derived form shinnying.

Similar spelling words for SHINNYING

Conjugate verb Shinnying

CONDITIONAL

I would shinny
we would shinny
you would shinny
he/she/it would shinny
they would shinny

FUTURE

I will shinny
we will shinny
you will shinny
he/she/it will shinny
they will shinny

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shinnied
we will have shinnied
you will have shinnied
he/she/it will have shinnied
they will have shinnied

PAST

I shinnied
we shinnied
you shinnied
he/she/it shinnied
they shinnied

PAST PERFECT

I had shinnied
we had shinnied
you had shinnied
he/she/it had shinnied
they had shinnied

PRESENT

I shinny
we shinny
you shinny
he/she/it shinnies
they shinny

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shinnied
we have shinnied
you have shinnied
he/she/it has shinnied
they have shinnied
I am shinnying
we are shinnying
you are shinnying
he/she/it is shinnying
they are shinnying
I was shinnying
we were shinnying
you were shinnying
he/she/it was shinnying
they were shinnying
I will be shinnying
we will be shinnying
you will be shinnying
he/she/it will be shinnying
they will be shinnying
I have been shinnying
we have been shinnying
you have been shinnying
he/she/it has been shinnying
they have been shinnying
I had been shinnying
we had been shinnying
you had been shinnying
he/she/it had been shinnying
they had been shinnying
I will have been shinnying
we will have been shinnying
you will have been shinnying
he/she/it will have been shinnying
they will have been shinnying
I would have shinnied
we would have shinnied
you would have shinnied
he/she/it would have shinnied
they would have shinnied
I would be shinnying
we would be shinnying
you would be shinnying
he/she/it would be shinnying
they would be shinnying
I would have been shinnying
we would have been shinnying
you would have been shinnying
he/she/it would have been shinnying
they would have been shinnying

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