noun
Nessie
NEH-see
Nessie (noun) means a nickname for the Loch Ness Monster, the legendary creature said to live in a Scottish lake. Example: “Tourists flock to the loch hoping for a glimpse of Nessie.”
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A nickname for the Loch Ness Monster, the legendary creature said to live in a Scottish lake.
"Tourists flock to the loch hoping for a glimpse of Nessie."
How to use Nessie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe popular nickname for the mythical Loch Ness Monster.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Nessies
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Etymology
Formed from "Ness" (as in Loch Ness) plus the affectionate suffix -ie.
Rhymes for Nessie
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What does “Nessie” mean?
The word “Nessie” means a nickname for the Loch Ness Monster, the legendary creature said to live in a Scottish lake. In plain terms, the popular nickname for the mythical Loch Ness Monster.
How do you pronounce “Nessie”?
“Nessie” is pronounced NEH-see (/ˈnɛsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nessie” in a sentence?
Here is “Nessie” used in a sentence: “Tourists flock to the loch hoping for a glimpse of Nessie.”
What part of speech is “Nessie”?
“Nessie” is a noun.
