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spit shine

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Definition of spit shine

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a very high gloss on a boot or shoe especially when partially obtained by the application of saliva

spit shine

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Definition of spit shine (Entry 2 of 2)

: to apply a spit shine to (a boot or shoe)

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“Spit shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spit%20shine. Accessed 18 Aug. 2022.

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