Pronunciation: /ˈdɜrni/

Definitions of derny

noun a motorized bicycle used in track cycling events to pace the riders

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a derny at the bike race.

A2 The derny rider led the cyclists around the track.

B1 The derny is a motorized bicycle used in track cycling events.

B2 The derny pacer sets the pace for the cyclists during the race.

C1 The derny is an essential part of professional track cycling events.

C2 The derny driver must maintain a steady speed to guide the cyclists effectively.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a derny

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a derny bicycle at the park.

A2 The derny engine was loud as it passed by.

B1 The derny race was exciting to watch.

B2 The derny driver skillfully led the cyclists around the track.

C1 The derny motorbike is used in track cycling events to pace the riders.

C2 The derny driver's precision and control are crucial in velodrome races.

Examples of derny in a Sentence

formal The derny is a motorized bicycle used in track cycling races to set the pace for the riders.

informal I saw the derny leading the cyclists around the track during the race.

slang The derny driver had to speed up to keep the cyclists on their toes.

figurative The coach acted as a derny for the team, pushing them to work harder and faster.

Grammatical Forms of derny

past tense

dernied

plural

dernies

comparative

more derny

superlative

most derny

present tense

dernies

future tense

will derny

perfect tense

has dernied

continuous tense

is dernying

singular

derny

positive degree

derny

infinitive

to derny

gerund

dernying

participle

dernied

Origin and Evolution of derny

First Known Use: 1880 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'derny' is believed to have originated from the French word 'dernier', meaning last or final.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in cycling to refer to a motorized bicycle used in pacing races, the term 'derny' has since evolved to also refer to the rider of such a bicycle. It has become a common term in the cycling community to describe this specific type of motorized pacing vehicle.