General
jinny spinner
What does jinny spinner mean?
A crane fly, also known as a daddy-long-legs.
"There's a jinny spinner on the ceiling."
Origin
North East dialect name for the crane fly.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'jinny spinner'?
It's a crane fly, also known as a daddy-long-legs.
Where is 'jinny spinner' used?
It's a North East England dialect name for the crane fly.
How else is 'jinny spinner' spelled?
It's also written 'jenny spinner'.
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