noun
gunny
GUH-nee
Gunny (noun) means informal short form of "gunnery sergeant", a rank in the US Marine Corps. Example: “The recruits snapped to attention when the gunny walked in.”
noun
1
Informal short form of "gunnery sergeant", a rank in the US Marine Corps.
"“As a rule of thumb, Marine corporals, when a gunny asks a question, answer it,”"
— W. E. B. Griffin, The Hunters (2007)
"The recruits snapped to attention when the gunny walked in."
adjective
1
Relating to or full of guns.
"The old fort had a gunny, well-defended look about it."
How to use gunny
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMilitary slang for a gunnery sergeant.
When to use it
Used almost exclusively within US military slang.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gunnies
- Comparative
- gunnier
- Superlative
- gunniest
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Etymology
A shortening of "gunnery sergeant".
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What does “gunny” mean?
The word “gunny” means informal short form of "gunnery sergeant", a rank in the US Marine Corps. In plain terms, military slang for a gunnery sergeant.
How do you pronounce “gunny”?
“Gunny” is pronounced GUH-nee (/ˈɡʌni/ in IPA).
How do you use “gunny” in a sentence?
Here is “gunny” used in a sentence: “The recruits snapped to attention when the gunny walked in.”
What part of speech is “gunny”?
Depending on how it is used, “gunny” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “gunny” have?
“Gunny” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of "gunnery sergeant", a rank in the US Marine Corps.
