noun

Henny

HEH-nee

Henny (noun) means Informal, slang: Hennessy cognac. Example: “They mixed Henny with a splash of ginger ale.”

noun

Informal, slang: Hennessy cognac.

"They mixed Henny with a splash of ginger ale."

name

A pet form of the female name Henrietta.

"Her friends have called her Henny since childhood."

How to use Henny

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCasual slang for the cognac Hennessy, or a nickname for Henrietta.

When to use it

The cognac sense is informal slang, common in hip-hop lyrics and casual speech.

hennier comparative, henniest superlative

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From "hen" plus the diminutive suffix "-y", or a shortened form of Henrietta.

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What does “Henny” mean?

The word “Henny” means informal, slang: Hennessy cognac. In plain terms, casual slang for the cognac Hennessy, or a nickname for Henrietta.

How do you pronounce “Henny”?

“Henny” is pronounced HEH-nee (/ˈhɛni/ in IPA).

How do you use “Henny” in a sentence?

Here is “Henny” used in a sentence: “They mixed Henny with a splash of ginger ale.”

What part of speech is “Henny”?

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

How many meanings does “Henny” have?

“Henny” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal, slang: Hennessy cognac.