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Vinny

American  
[vin-ee] / ˈvɪn i /
Or Vinnie

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Vincent.


Example Sentences

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While on a trip to Italy, Kelly took Vinny to a local vet.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Kelly Norton, 50, spends a good chunk of the year travelling around Europe in her camper van along with her husband and their 11-year-old dog Vinny.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Telling a story and leaning into local identity is part of the "guest beer" concept, something Vinny realises he and others can capitalise on.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

It was fitting that strikeout number 3,000 came at the expense of Vinny Capra — Vinny as in Vin Scully, and Capra as in legendary filmmaker Frank Capra.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2025

“The minute Steve starts to speak,” said Vinny, “the stock starts to fall.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis