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Winnie
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1
A diminutive (pet form) of the female given name Winifred, and occasionally of Winona.
"Everyone at school just called her Winnie instead of Winifred."
2
A diminutive of the male given name Winston.
"His friends nicknamed him Winnie after his grandfather Winston."
noun
1
Informal short form of "Winnebago," a motorhome.
"They packed up the winnie and hit the road for the summer."
How to Use Winnie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nickname derived from Winifred, Winona, or Winston, or informally, a motorhome.
Word Forms
winnies plural
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Etymology
Formed as an affectionate short form of longer given names, using the familiar "-ie" ending.