Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z shmooing The formation of shmoos in yeast shmoose A microprotein involved in engergy metabolism in the brain, possibly linked to Alzheimer's disease. Shmuel A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Samuel. Shmuley A diminutive of the male given name Shmuel. shmup A shoot-'em-up, particularly a two-dimensional shooter themed around spaceship battles. shnart A sneeze accompanied by a fart and the expulsion of feces. Shnay A surname. shneid A losing streak, especially a hitless period in baseball. Shnek A surname. shnor To beg or wheedle. Shnorhokian A surname from Armenian. shnorrer One who shnors. sho A Japanese free reed musical instrument similar to the Chinese sheng. shoad Loose fragments (often of metal ore) mixed with earth. shoader One who shoads. Shoaf A surname. Shoaff A surname. shoah A mass murder. Shoaism Synonym of Holocaustianity. shoal Shallow. shoaler A coasting vessel. shoalgrass A coastal angiosperm Halodule wrightii Shoalhaven A local government area in south-east New South Wales, Australia; in full, the City of Shoalhaven. shoaliness The quality or state of being shoaly; small depth of water; shallowness. shoaling The formation of a shoal. shoalmate A fish that belongs to the same shoal as another shoalness shallowness shoals A town, the county seat of Martin County, Indiana, United States, located in Center Township and Halbert Township. Shoalwater A dialect of the Lower Chinook language. shoalweed Synonym of shoalgrass. shoalwise In or as a shoal. shoaly Full of shoals, or shallows. Shoard A surname from Old English. shoat A weaned piglet; any piglet. Shobdon A village and civil parish in north-west Herefordshire, England (OS grid ref SO3961). shobe the youngest sister Shober A surname from German. Shobhit A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. Shobnall A settlement and civil parish in Burton upon Trent, East Staffordshire district, Staffordshire, England (OS grid ref SK2323). Shobrooke A village and civil parish in Mid Devon district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SS8601). shochet A person certified under Jewish law to slaughter cattle and poultry shochikubai A combination of pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms, especially associated with the New Year in Japan. shochu A Japanese alcoholic beverage, most commonly distilled from barley, sweet potato or rice. Typically it is 25% alcohol by volume, making it weaker than whisky, but stronger than wine and sake. shock A sudden, heavy impact. shockability The condition of being shockable; the capacity to be shocked. shockable Able to be shocked. shockdog A small dog with long shaggy hair shocked Surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback, particularly when also indignant. shockedness The quality of being shocked. shockee One who is shocked. shocker One who or that which shocks or startles. shockeroo A shock; a sudden disconcerting surprise. Shockey A surname. shockfic Fan fiction which has shocking or disturbing elements. shockfront the leading edge of a shock wave; the rapidly expanding interface between a pressure disturbance created, for example, by an explosion and the surrounding environment. shockhead A head of long, unkempt, rough hair. shockie A shock absorber. shocking Inspiring shock; startling. shockingly In a shocking manner. shockingness The state or quality of being shocking. shockless Not causing, or not undergoing, a shock or shocks. shocklessness Absence of shock. Shockley A surname from Old English. shocklike Resembling or characteristic of shock. shockpad An impact-absorbing pad designed to reduce shock. shockpeakon A peakon formed in a shock shockproof Made sturdily enough to withstand knocks and shocks without being damaged. shockumentary A form of documentary used to generate a reactionary effect in an audience; especially such a documentary containing scenes of violence, gore, or other disturbing imagery. shockvertising Advertising that is intended to shock the viewer. shocky In a state of shock; suffering from shock. shoco The burrowing owl, Athene cunicularia. shod Wearing shoes. shodan The lowest black belt rank in Japanese martial arts. shodden shod; wearing shoes shoddily In a shoddy manner; lacking quality and done poorly, usually in a cheap and low quality way. shoddiness The property of being shoddy. shoddy Of poor quality or construction. shoddydom The realm or sphere of the shoddyites. shoddyism Shoddy quality or condition. shoddyite A nouveau riche or social climber. shoder A package of gold-beater's skins in which gold is subjected to the second process of beating. shodo Japanese calligraphy shoe A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do. shoebag A bag designed to hold shoes. shoebeam A beam of non-conductive material (usually fibreglass or wood), attached to a train bogey that supports the pickup shoe. shoebill Balaeniceps rex, a tall wading bird related to the stork, native to tropical African swamps; the sole species of the family Balaenicipitidae. shoebite A blister caused by the chafing of a shoe or boot. shoeblack One who cleans and polishes shoes (and boots) as an occupation. shoebox The box in which shoes are sold. shoeboxful The amount that can be contained in a shoebox. shoeboxlike Resembling or characteristic of a shoebox. Shoeburyness A town situated on the Thames Estuary in Southend-on-Sea borough, Essex, England (OS grid ref TQ9485). shoebuttons sanicle shoecare The care and maintenance of shoes. shoecover A protective cover for a shoe. shoecraft The art or skill of making and repairing shoes. shoefie A photograph that one takes of one's own shoes while one is wearing them. shoefiti A pair of laced shoes thrown across raised cables or trees. shoeful A quantity contained in or on a shoe. shoegasm An intense excitement or pleasure caused by looking at, wearing, or buying shoes. shoegaze Synonym of shoegazing. shoegazer A musician who performs in the shoegaze style. shoegazey Having elements of the shoegaze style. shoegazing A subgenre of alternative rock music popularised in early 1990s, characterised by a dreamlike sound making much use of effect pedals, and by a detached or introverted performance style. shoegear train equipment, usually mounted on bogies, used to transfer electric current from the third rail. shoehorn A smooth tool that assists in putting the foot into a shoe, by sliding the heel in after the toe is in place. shoeing The act of fitting an animal with horseshoes. shoeingsmith Synonym of shoesmith. shoelace A lace used for fastening a shoe. shoelacing The fastening of a shoe with a lace. shoeless Without shoes; not wearing shoes shoelessly Without shoes. shoelessness Lack of shoes, or the condition of not wearing them. shoelike Resembling or characteristic of a shoe. Shoels A surname. Shoemake A surname. shoemaker A person who makes shoes. shoemaking The making of shoes. Shoeman A surname from German, variant of Schumann. Shoemann A surname from German, variant of Schumann. Shoemark A surname. Shoemate A surname from French. shoemender A person who repairs shoes. shoen A surname from German. shoepac A shoe, especially a warm, waterproofed boot. shoepak A heavy leather, ankle-high shoe, similar to a moccasin in that it lacks a separate sole. shoepeg A wooden peg formerly used to attach soles to the upper part of shoes. shoeplay The act of using one's foot to play with a shoe, lifting and dangling it, etc., regarded as erotic by fetishists. shoeprint The impression (footprint) left by a shoe shoer One who fits shoes to the feet. shoescraper Synonym of bootscraper. shoeshine The act of polishing shoes. shoeshiner A person who shines shoes and other footwear, usually for a fee. shoesies Shoes. shoesmith A person who shoes horses for a living. shoesole The sole of a shoe. shoestring The string or lace used to secure a shoe to the foot; a shoelace. shoestringer A person who has a very tight budget. shoetop The upper surface of a shoe. shoetree A foot-shaped device placed in a shoe to maintain its shape when not being worn. shoewear shoe (as a category of clothing) shoey A shoe. shofar A ram’s-horn trumpet, used for Jewish ritual purposes. Shoff A surname. shoffice A small building, located in a garden, serving as a home workspace. Shoffner A surname. Shofner A surname. shoful A Hansom cab. shog jolt, shake (brisk movement) shogaol A pungent constituent of ginger, similar in chemical structure to gingerol.