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Danny

American  
[dan-ee] / ˈdæn i /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Daniel.


danny British  
/ ˈdænɪ /

noun

  1. dialect  the hand (used esp when addressing children)

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Etymology

Origin of danny

probably from dandy, childish pronunciation of hand

Example Sentences

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Film crews rolled into Knaresborough at the beginning of the year for the making of Sky Original movie Tinsel Town, which also stars actress Rebel Wilson and EastEnders' actor Danny Dyer.

From BBC

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy suggested that lawmakers could act to close the loophole in this exact way.

From BBC

He also must be given more permanent coaches in his backroom staff to join Sherratt and Danny Wilson.

From BBC

Former Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy told Match of the Day that Frank has to ride the storm.

From BBC

The second, or maybe the first thing to say about it is that it comes pulling a tramload of heavy talent — including Mandy Patinkin, Janet McTeer, Danny Huston, Hank Azaria, Patty Lupone, Zachary Quinto — which begs for it to be taken seriously, though that might not be the best way to take it.

From Los Angeles Times