finny

[ fin-ee ]

adjective

, fin·ni·er, fin·ni·est.

1. pertaining to or abounding in fish.
2. having fins; finned.
3. finlike.

finny

/ ˈfɪnɪ /

adjective

1. poetic.
   relating to or containing many fishes
2. having or resembling a fin or fins

Word History and Origins

Origin of finny¹

First recorded in 1580–90; fin ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

This little scaled inhabitant of water p. 125and air seems to have been more favoured than the rest of its finny brethren.

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In the water many varieties of finny shapes were darting to and fro in great excitement.

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Off to our right was the only shade, back of the landing strip, a great gray hangar glutted with shiny-nosed, finny monsters.

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As they slowly sank there was turmoil and confusion amongst the finny observers below.

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We entice from their native element the finny denizens of the brawling stream and the murmuring brook.

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