henny
/ˈhɛni/
henny noun: synonym of hinny (cross between a stallion and a she-ass). Also the alternative spelling of honey.
Noun
henny (plural hennies)
Adjective
henny (comparative hennier, superlative henniest)
- Resembling or characteristic of a hen.
- Some intermediates differ but slightly from a purely henny bird in appearance. The majority of the saddle feathers are typically henny, but scattered among them are a few in which the tip of the feather exhibits the lack of barbules […]1921, Journal of Genetics, volumes 1-12, page 41
Proper noun (1) capitalized: Henny
Henny
- A diminutive of the female given name Henrietta.
- Cecilia, who only through compassion to the blushing Henrietta forbore repressing this forwardness more seriously, merely answered Mrs Belfield by wishing her good morning: but, while she was taking a kinder leave of her timid daughter, the mother added "As to the present, ma'am, you was so kind to...1782, Frances Burney, Cecilia/Book 5/Chapter ii
Proper noun (2) capitalized: Henny
Henny
- Hennessy, a French brand of cognac.
- Maybe it's the Henny that has gotten in me / Whatever's got into me, I don't mind2009, “Must Be the Ganja”, in Relapse, performed by Eminem
- And we don't really need Netflix, I'mma give you something to watch / After we done, bill a spliff and cotch / Pour me a glass of the Henny on the rocks2016 February 14, Joseph Adenuga, Darren Dixon, Tariq Devega, “Ladies Hit Squad” (track 6), in Konnichiwa, performed by Skepta ft. D Double E and ASAP Nast, Boy Better Know
- Synonyms:
- Henn
Also used as
henny is also the alternative spelling of honey.
Synonyms of henny
Forms of henny
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | hennies |
| Adjective | |
| comparative | hennier |
| superlative | henniest |
Origin of henny
Blend of horse + jenny, or variant of hinny?
From hen + -y.
Phrases with henny
Words that rhyme with henny
Questions about henny
- What does henny mean?
- Henny means synonym of hinny (cross between a stallion and a she-ass).
- What part of speech is henny?
- Henny can be a noun, an adjective or a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce henny?
- Henny is pronounced /ˈhɛni/.
- What is the plural of henny?
- The plural of henny is hennies.
Words near henny in the dictionary
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