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shindy

[ shin-dee ]

noun

Informal.
plural shindies.
  1. a row; rumpus.
  2. a shindig.


shindy

/ ˈʃɪԻɪ /

noun

  1. a quarrel or commotion (esp in the phrase kick up a shindy )
  2. another word for shindig
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of shindy1

1810–20; variant of obsolete shinty row, originally, game resembling field hockey, shinny 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of shindy1

C19: variant of shinty
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He has such a wonderful knack I am sure he might settle that shindy.

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If he comes when the Wakes are on there will be a shindy!...

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This shindy must be stopped, or 'twill, I fear, Demoralise the pack!

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It is the granddaughter's birthday, and there was a regular shindy about who was going to be asked.

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"My word, though, won't there be a shindy?" said Frederick, laughing.

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