Definitions for ninny

ninny nin·ny

Spelling: [nin-ee]
IPA: /ˈnɪn i/

Ninny is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 11 anagrams from letters in ninny (innny).

Definitions for ninny

noun

  1. a fool or simpleton.

Origin of ninny

1585-95; perhaps generic use of pet form of Innocent proper name; see -y2

Examples for ninny

I take it as the reverse of flattering to be supposed that I have any liking for such a ninny as you are.

ninny went singing about the house, and Preston whistled more than ever.

"The girl was a ninny to quarrel with a man like this," she thought.

I say, Hurst, don't be such a ninny as to keep them about you!

"Give her port helm, you ninny," said Hat, wrapping herself in her arms.

And then, behold, it was only little me, trembling like a leaf and crying like a ninny!

“No, I never did—at your age,” replied ninny, who was now a young lady of twelve.

Did you ever go in the cars alone, ninny, with your own valise, and a check in your pocket?

Have I been such a ninny as to throw away my regard upon you?

All this while Flaxie was pushing, and ninny was shaking her head.

Word Value for ninny
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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