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hinny | vinny |

As a noun hinny

is the hybrid offspring of a stallion (male horse) and a she-ass (female donkey) or hinny can be (geordie) a term of endearment usually for women.

As a verb hinny

is to whinny.

As a proper noun vinny is

a nickname of the given name vincent.

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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    vinny

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete, UK, dialect) vinewed, mouldy
    • (Webster 1913)