a person or thing that shines.

Slang . black eye ( def. 1 ) .

any of various small American freshwater fishes having glistening scales, esp. a minnow.

any of various silvery, marine fishes, as the menhaden or butterfish.

a defect in silk or synthetic filament or fabric, produced either in the process of winding or as a result of shuttle friction and appearing on fabric as a shiny streak.

noun

black eye , bruise , fish , mouse