noun
unnie
UH-nee
Unnie (noun) means an affectionate Korean-derived term a woman uses for an older sister or an older female friend. Example: “She called her roommate \"unnie\" even though they weren't related.”
noun
1
An affectionate Korean-derived term a woman uses for an older sister or an older female friend.
"She called her roommate \"unnie\" even though they weren't related."
2
A senior female member of a K-pop group, from the same term.
"Fans praised the group's unnie for looking out for the younger members."
How to use unnie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA warm, informal way for a woman to address an older sister-like figure, popularized through K-pop and Korean dramas.
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- unnies
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Etymology
Borrowed from Korean 언니 (eonni), meaning an older sister of a woman.
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What does “unnie” mean?
The word “unnie” means an affectionate Korean-derived term a woman uses for an older sister or an older female friend. In plain terms, a warm, informal way for a woman to address an older sister-like figure, popularized through K-pop and Korean dramas.
How do you pronounce “unnie”?
“Unnie” is pronounced UH-nee (/ˈʌni/ in IPA).
How do you use “unnie” in a sentence?
Here is “unnie” used in a sentence: “Fans praised the group's unnie for looking out for the younger members.”
What part of speech is “unnie”?
“Unnie” is a noun.
Where does the word “unnie” come from?
The word “unnie” comes from Korean. Borrowed from Korean 언니 (eonni), meaning an older sister of a woman.
How many meanings does “unnie” have?
“Unnie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an affectionate Korean-derived term a woman uses for an older sister or an older female friend.
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