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pinny en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • (Southern-England) audio
  • /ˈpɪni/

Etymology

Clipping of pinafore + -y.

Meanings

  1. A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes.
  2. (colloquial) A colourful polyester or plastic vest worn over one's clothes, usually to mark one's team during group activities.

Forms

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pinnies Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

ninny-pinny

Synonyms

bib · pinafore