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hinny | ginny |

As a noun hinny

is the hybrid offspring of a stallion (male horse) and a she-ass (female donkey).

As a verb hinny

is to whinny.

As a proper noun Ginny is

a diminutive of the female given names Virginia or Ginevra.

As an adjective ginny is

affected by gin; resembling or characteristic of gin.

hinny

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) hinnus – possibly cognate with .

Noun

(hinnies)
  • The hybrid offspring of a stallion (male horse) and a she-ass (female donkey).
    • See also
    * mule

    Etymology 2

    Alteration of whinny, which is onomatopoeic.

    Verb

  • To whinny

    • Etymology 3

    From standard English honey.

    Noun

    (hinnies)
  • (Geordie) A term of endearment usually for women.

    • References

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    ginny

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • A diminutive of the female given names Virginia or Ginevra.
    • English diminutives of female given names