minnie
noun
mother; mom.
minnie
1 American
[min-ee]
/ ˈmɪn i /
Or
minny
noun
Scots and North England Informal.
Minnie
2
American
[min-ee]
/ ˈmɪn i /
noun
Etymology
Origin of minnie
First recorded in 1600–10; origin uncertain; perhaps a pet name variant of mither
Example Sentences
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I need you to perform at her party with specifically a minnie mouse dead-mow-five head… not a mickey mouse dead-mow-five head.
From Time ● Mar. 2, 2016
With the belligerence of Ukip leader Nigel Farage, standard-bearers of the unapologetically three-dimensional say: Shove your skinny minnie game, because we're not playing.
From The Guardian ● May 11, 2013
Get a minnie mouse bandage and go to sleep.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2010
His adjutant, Major Towne, owing to a prejudice against minnie balls, was disinclined to get closer.
From The History of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry by Samuel H. Fletcher
‘Tis naething but a broad sow, My minnie sent to me.’
From Ballads of Mystery and Miracle and Fyttes of Mirth Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Second Series by Frank Sidgwick
Minnie Driver is sadly underused as the school’s detached dean.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Minnie's family previously paid tribute to their "beloved, absolutely incredible, beautiful and brave Minnie Moo".
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
At the first event, I caught a glimpse of the legendary actor Minnie Driver, who was nominated for supporting actress for the film “Good Will Hunting” in 1998.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
This year’s lineup includes more trees and characters like Mickey, Minnie, newcomer Goofy and some of the gang from Star Wars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
Walter's wife, Minnie Belle McMillian, and his daughter Jackie were waiting patiently when I pulled up to the McMillians' dilapidated house in Repton, which was off the main road leading into Monroeville.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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