noun
Henny
HEH-nee
Henny (noun) means Informal, slang: Hennessy cognac. Example: “They mixed Henny with a splash of ginger ale.”
noun
1
Informal, slang: Hennessy cognac.
"They mixed Henny with a splash of ginger ale."
name
1
A pet form of the female name Henrietta.
"Her friends have called her Henny since childhood."
How to use Henny
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- hennier
- Superlative
- henniest
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Etymology
From "hen" plus the diminutive suffix "-y", or a shortened form of Henrietta.
Rhymes for Henny
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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.
