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Donny

DO-nee

Donny (name) means a familiar, shortened form of the given names Donald, Don, or Donovan. Example: “His friends have called him Donny since childhood.”

name

A familiar, shortened form of the given names Donald, Don, or Donovan.

"His friends have called him Donny since childhood."

noun

British slang for a man in general, similar to "bloke" or "dude."

"Some donny bumped into me on the way out of the pub."

How to use Donny

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA nickname for Donald, or British slang for "guy."

Word forms

donnies plural

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Etymology

A diminutive formed by adding "-y" to names like Don or Donald.

Rhymes for Donny

sonny nonny Jonny Ronny conny Bonny

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Donny” mean?

The word “Donny” means a familiar, shortened form of the given names Donald, Don, or Donovan. In plain terms, a nickname for Donald, or British slang for "guy.".

How do you pronounce “Donny”?

“Donny” is pronounced DO-nee (/ˈdɒni/ in IPA).

How do you use “Donny” in a sentence?

Here is “Donny” used in a sentence: “His friends have called him Donny since childhood.”

What part of speech is “Donny”?

Depending on how it is used, “Donny” can be a name and a noun.

Is “Donny” a common word?

“Donny” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Donny” have?

“Donny” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a familiar, shortened form of the given names Donald, Don, or Donovan.