Trini

British

/ ˈtrɪnɪ /

noun

informal a native or inhabitant of Trinidad; Trinidadian

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Etymology

Origin of Trini

C20: a shortened form of Trinidadian

Example Sentences

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Sitting down on a bench, 59-year-old Trini Johnson took a break from shopping with her 14-year-old niece.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

Attorney for the Western District Trini Ross said in a news release.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2023

Standing in line at Gloria's roti shop, I wasn't the only kid with Trini parents.

From Salon • Jul. 29, 2023

They include Queen Trini Lisa, whose chef-owner, Lisa Nelson, is a native of Trinidad and Tobago; the Haitian restaurant Fritai, owned by chef Charly Pierre; and the Honduran restaurant Las Delicias de Honduras.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2023

Now Papi will be trailing Trini through the furrows because I am not there.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads

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