pinny

English

Two girls wearing pinafores (1)

Football players wearing red pinny (2) during a match

Etymology

Clipping of pinafore +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɪni/

• Audio (Southern England)

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• Rhymes: -ɪni

Noun

pinny (plural pinnies)

1. A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes.

   Synonym: pinafore

2. (colloquial) A colourful polyester or plastic vest worn over one's clothes, usually to mark one's team during group activities.

   Synonym: bib

Translations

pinafore — see pinafore

bib — see bib

See also

• ninny-pinny