Used as an insult.

Etymology:

  • Popularized by the movie Goodfellas, where the character William "Billy Batts" Bentvena uses the phrase in an insulting allusion to Tommy DeVito's previous job as a shoeshiner.
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Make note of his stubby fingers and small hands – we all know what that means. When he responds with ever-increasing insults and shushing, tell him to go get his shinebox.

Submitted on July 10, 2018

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