Ronnie

American

[ron-ee] / ˈrɒn i /

Or Ronni,

noun

a male or female given name, form of Ronald or Veronica.

ronnie British

/ ˈrɒnɪ /

noun

dialect a moustache

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Etymology

Origin of ronnie

C20: from Ronald Colman (1891–1958), debonair moustached British film actor

Example Sentences

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More impressively, the band, with Taylor’s successor, Ronnie Wood, has continued to dazzle audiences with incendiary live shows, touring as recently as 2024 behind the late-career triumph “Hackney Diamonds.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

"Ronnie looks in good nick and is hitting the ball well and seems confident so he could have a big say in this tournament," said four-time champion Higgins.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The Cockroaches is an alias that lead singer Mick Jagger, fellow founding bandmate Keith Richards and bass guitarist Ronnie Wood have used in the past to play secret shows.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Also on Wednesday, the Rams announced that they re-signed running back Ronnie Rivers to a one-year contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Ronnie takes out the clippers, gives me some points on the side, and evens up the back of my hairline.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake

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