Pranny

Pronunciation: /ˈpræni/

Definitions of pranny

noun a slang term used in British English to describe someone who is foolish or incompetent

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a cute pranny at the pet store.

A2 The pranny was wagging its tail happily.

B1 My friend adopted a pranny from the animal shelter.

B2 The pranny's fur was soft and fluffy.

C1 The pranny won first place in the dog show.

C2 The pranny was trained to do tricks and fetch balls.

Examples of pranny in a Sentence

formal The term 'pranny' is considered to be a derogatory slang term in some regions.

informal I heard someone use the word 'pranny' to describe that person.

slang She's always calling people 'prannies' when she's angry.

figurative His ego is so big, he thinks he's the king of all the prannies.

Grammatical Forms of pranny

• past tense: prannied
• plural: prannies
• comparative: prannier
• superlative: most pranny
• present tense: prannies
• future tense: will pranny
• perfect tense: have prannied
• continuous tense: is prannying
• singular: pranny
• positive degree: pranny
• infinitive: to pranny
• gerund: prannying
• participle: prannied

Origin and Evolution of pranny

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'pranny' is believed to have originated from British slang.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a derogatory term for a woman, the meaning of 'pranny' has evolved over time to be used as a slang term for a fool or idiot.