noun
Trini
TRIH-nee
Trini (noun) means informal term for a person from Trinidad. Example: “My neighbor is a Trini who moved here twenty years ago.”
noun
1
Informal term for a person from Trinidad.
"My neighbor is a Trini who moved here twenty years ago."
adj
1
Relating to Trinidad or its people.
"She cooked us an authentic Trini curry."
How to use Trini
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual shorthand for "Trinidadian," used for both people and things from Trinidad.
When to use it
Informal — used mainly in casual speech, not formal writing.
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Etymology
A shortened, informal form of "Trinidadian."
Rhymes for Trini
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What does “Trini” mean?
The word “Trini” means informal term for a person from Trinidad. In plain terms, casual shorthand for "Trinidadian," used for both people and things from Trinidad.
How do you pronounce “Trini”?
“Trini” is pronounced TRIH-nee (/ˈtɹɪni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Trini” in a sentence?
Here is “Trini” used in a sentence: “My neighbor is a Trini who moved here twenty years ago.”
What part of speech is “Trini”?
Depending on how it is used, “Trini” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “Trini” have?
“Trini” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal term for a person from Trinidad.
