5 letter words ending in INNY

ginny

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: resembling or characteristic of a young girl; having a girlish charm or innocence

Pronunciations: US: /ˈdʒɪni/; UK: /ˈdʒɪni/

Origin and Usage: The word "ginny" originated from the name "Ginny," which is a nickname for "Virginia." It has been used as an adjective to describe a young girl or a woman with a youthful and innocent appearance or demeanor.

Synonyms: girlish, youthful, innocent, naive, childlike

Related Words: bobby, candy, happy, jolly, kitty

Example Sentences:

• She had a ginny smile that lit up the room.
• The dress had a ginny feel to it, with its soft pink color and flowy fabric.
• Despite her age, she still had a ginny charm that made her irresistible to everyone around her.

Hinny

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A hybrid animal that is a cross between a male horse and a female donkey.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈhɪni/ ; UK: /ˈhɪni/

Origin and Usage: The word "hinny" originated from the Old English word "hinige" which means "a foal." It is used to refer to a hybrid animal that is the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey.

Synonyms: Mule, Donkey-Horse Hybrid

Related Words: Horse, Donkey

Example Sentences:

1. The farmer bred a hinny to help him with his farm work.
2. Hinny is a hybrid animal that has the characteristics of both a horse and a donkey.
3. The hinny is known for its strength and endurance.
4. Hinny is a sterile animal and cannot reproduce.
5. The hinny is smaller in size than a mule and has shorter ears.

Ninny

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A foolish or stupid person.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈnɪni/, UK: /ˈnɪni/

Origin and Usage: The word "ninny" dates back to the 1590s and is derived from the word "innocent". It was originally used to mean "simpleton" or "innocent person". Over time, it has come to mean someone who is foolish or stupid.

Synonyms: Fool, idiot, simpleton, dolt, imbecile.

Related Words: Clunk, dummy, dopey, silly, twerp.

Example Sentences:

• Don be such a ninny and take unnecessary risks.
• Hes acting like a complete ninny.
• Shes not a ninny; shes just inexperienced.

Pinny

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A sleeveless apron or pinafore worn over clothes to protect them.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈpɪni/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈpɪni/

Origin and Usage: The word "pinny" is a colloquial term for "pinafore." It originated in the United Kingdom in the 19th century and is still commonly used today in British English. The term "pinny" is also used in Australian and New Zealand English.

Synonyms: Pinafore, apron, smock, overall

Related Words: Frock, dress, skirt, blouse, shirt

Example Sentences:

1. She wore a pinny over her dress to protect it while cooking.
2. He put on a pinny before painting the walls.
3. She looked adorable in her little pinny and Mary Jane shoes.

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "tinny": tinny

1. Parts of Speech: adjective
2. Definitions: having a thin, metallic sound; lacking in depth or richness
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈtɪni/ UK: /ˈtɪni/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "tinny" comes from the noun "tin," which refers to a lightweight, silvery-colored metal. The adjective "tinny" has been used since the early 1900s to describe sounds that are thin and metallic, such as those produced by cheap or poorly made speakers. It can also be used to describe anything that lacks depth or richness, such as a tinny voice or a tinny flavor.
5. Synonyms: metallic, thin, shallow, flat, tinpot
6. Related Words: clink, jingy, plink, tinky
7. Example Sentences:
   • The music from the old radio sounded tinny and distorted.
   • Her voice was tinny and high-pitched, making it hard to take her seriously.
   • The flavor of the canned soup was tinny and artificial.