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Uncommon
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
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A familiar, shortened form of the given names Donald, Don, or Donovan.
"His friends have called him Donny since childhood."
noun
1
British slang for a man in general, similar to "bloke" or "dude."
"Big up that donny for giving man a free meal."
"Some donny bumped into me on the way out of the pub."
How to use Donny
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nickname for Donald, or British slang for "guy."
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Word forms
- Plural
- donnies
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Etymology
A diminutive formed by adding "-y" to names like Don or Donald.
Rhymes for Donny
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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.
