Jenny

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛni/

Definitions of jenny

noun a person's name, typically a female given name

Example Sentences

A1 Jenny is a student.

A2 Jenny likes to read books in her free time.

B1 Jenny is studying to become a nurse.

B2 Jenny speaks three languages fluently.

C1 Jenny has traveled to over 20 countries.

C2 Jenny is a renowned expert in her field.

Examples of jenny in a Sentence

formal Jennifer is a highly respected researcher in the field of neuroscience.

informal Jenny is always up for a good time with her friends.

slang Did you see Jenny's new ride? It's sick!

figurative Jenny's smile could light up a room.

Grammatical Forms of jenny

• past tense: jennied
• plural: jennies
• comparative: more jenny
• superlative: most jenny
• present tense: jennies
• future tense: will jenny
• perfect tense: have jennied
• continuous tense: is jennying
• singular: jenny
• positive degree: jenny
• infinitive: to jenny
• gerund: jennying
• participle: jennied

Origin and Evolution of jenny

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Welsh

Story behind the word: The word 'jenny' originated from the diminutive form of the given name Jennifer, which is derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'fair and smooth'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'jenny' transitioned from being a diminutive form of Jennifer to a term used to refer to a female donkey, and later to a spinning machine invented by James Hargreaves in the 18th century.