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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe popular nickname for the mythical Loch Ness Monster.

Word forms

Nessies plural, Nessies plural

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Etymology

Formed from "Ness" (as in Loch Ness) plus the affectionate suffix -ie.

Rhymes for Nessie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

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.