noun Uncommon

minnie

Minnie (noun) means an informal word for mother or mum. Example: “He still calls his mother "Minnie.”

noun

An informal word for mother or mum.

"He still calls his mother "Minnie.""

A slang term for a small trench mortar (military).

"The trenches came under fire from a minnie."

How to use minnie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned or affectionate word for "mum."

minnies plural, minnies plural

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Likely a variant of "mammy," and possibly related to "mummy."

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What does “minnie” mean?

The word “minnie” means an informal word for mother or mum. In plain terms, an old-fashioned or affectionate word for "mum.".

How do you use “minnie” in a sentence?

Here is “minnie” used in a sentence: “He still calls his mother "Minnie.".”

What part of speech is “minnie”?

“Minnie” is a noun.

Is “minnie” a common word?

“Minnie” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “minnie” have?

“Minnie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an informal word for mother or mum.