cut a shine

English

Verb

cut a shine (third-person singular simple present cuts a shine, present participle cutting a shine, simple past and past participle cut a shine)

1. (US, dated, slang) To make a fine impression (by making a show or display). [1819]
2. Alternative form of cut up shines
3. (Appalachia) To make a fuss or commotion; to behave unseemly.