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ninnies

nin·ny
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nin-ee]
    • /ˈnɪn i/
    • /ˈnɪn.i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nin-ee]
    • /ˈnɪn i/

Definitions of ninnies word

  • noun plural ninnies a fool or simpleton. 1
  • noun ninnies Plural form of ninny. 1

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Origin of ninnies

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; perhaps generic use of pet form of Innocent proper name; see -y2

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Ninnies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ninnies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ninnies usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ninnies

noun ninnies

  • fools — Plural form of fool.
  • asses — the buttocks.
  • boobs — a female breast.
  • clods — Plural form of clod.
  • clowns — Plural form of clown.

Antonyms for ninnies

noun ninnies

  • brains — an animal's brain, cooked and eaten as food
  • geniuses — an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains.

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