Ninny

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪni/

Definitions of ninny

noun a foolish or silly person

Example Sentences

A1 Don't be a ninny, just ask for help if you need it.

A2 She's such a ninny, always getting scared over nothing.

B1 I can't believe he fell for that prank, what a ninny.

B2 The ninny forgot his keys again, he's so forgetful.

C1 Her reputation as a ninny precedes her, but she's actually quite intelligent.

C2 The CEO was seen as a ninny by his employees, but he proved them wrong with his strategic decisions.

Examples of ninny in a Sentence

formal It is unprofessional to refer to your colleague as a ninny in a work setting.

informal Don't be such a ninny and just go for it!

slang She's such a ninny for believing everything she hears.

figurative His stubbornness makes him seem like a ninny when it comes to trying new things.

Grammatical Forms of ninny

• past tense: ninnied
• plural: ninnies
• comparative: more ninny
• superlative: most ninny
• present tense: ninnies
• future tense: will ninny
• perfect tense: have ninnied
• continuous tense: is ninnying
• singular: ninny
• positive degree: ninny
• infinitive: to ninny
• gerund: ninnying
• participle: ninnyed

Origin and Evolution of ninny

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'ninny' originated from the Middle English term 'ninnyhammer', which was derived from the earlier word 'ninni', meaning simpleton or fool.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ninny' has evolved from its original meaning of a foolish person to a more lighthearted term used to describe someone who is silly or easily fooled.