noun
genny
JEH-nee
Genny (noun) means (informal, chiefly British/Irish) Short for generator, a machine that produces electricity. Example: “They kept a genny running at the campsite for lights.”
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(informal, chiefly British/Irish) Short for generator, a machine that produces electricity.
"They kept a genny running at the campsite for lights."
How to use genny
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual short word for a generator.
When to use it
Informal/slang — used in speech, not formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gennies
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Etymology
A clipped, informal form of "generator".
Rhymes for genny
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What does “genny” mean?
The word “genny” means (informal, chiefly British/Irish) Short for generator, a machine that produces electricity. In plain terms, casual short word for a generator.
How do you pronounce “genny”?
“Genny” is pronounced JEH-nee (/ˈd͡ʒɛni/ in IPA).
How do you use “genny” in a sentence?
Here is “genny” used in a sentence: “They kept a genny running at the campsite for lights.”
What part of speech is “genny”?
“Genny” is a noun.
