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shoeblack

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

One who cleans and polishes shoes (and boots) as an occupation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a person who polishes shoes and boots

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bootblack

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: unskilled person

History

Etymology

From shoe + black.