adjective

miny

meye-nee

Miny (adjective) means resembling a mine, or having the qualities of one. Example: “The tunnel had a dark, miny smell of damp earth.”

adjective

Resembling a mine, or having the qualities of one.

"The tunnel had a dark, miny smell of damp earth."

Containing a large number of mines, or rich in mineral deposits.

"The old maps mark the region as particularly miny, dotted with old shafts."

How to use miny

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving the look, feel, or abundance of mines — a rare, mostly descriptive word.

When to use it

Very uncommon in modern writing; mostly seen in older or technical geological texts.

Word forms

more miny comparative, most miny superlative

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Etymology

Formed from mine (an excavation for extracting minerals) plus the adjective suffix -y, the same pattern as "rocky" from "rock."

Rhymes for miny

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Frequently asked questions

What does “miny” mean?

The word “miny” means resembling a mine, or having the qualities of one. In plain terms, having the look, feel, or abundance of mines — a rare, mostly descriptive word.

How do you pronounce “miny”?

“Miny” is pronounced meye-nee (/maɪni/ in IPA).

How do you use “miny” in a sentence?

Here is “miny” used in a sentence: “The tunnel had a dark, miny smell of damp earth.”

What part of speech is “miny”?

“Miny” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “miny” have?

“Miny” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: resembling a mine, or having the qualities of one.