ninny

[ nin-ee ]
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noun,plural nin·nies.
  1. a fool or simpleton.

Origin of ninny

1
1585–95; perhaps generic use of pet form of Innocent proper name; see -y2

Other words from ninny

  • nin·ny·ish, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for ninny

ninny

/ (ˈnɪnɪ) /


nounplural -nies
  1. a dull-witted person

Origin of ninny

1
C16: perhaps from an innocent simpleton

Derived forms of ninny

  • ninnyish, adjective

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