Pinny definition

pĭnē
pinnies
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(colloquial) A simple jersey worn to denote teams or groups.
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(informal) A pinafore.
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(sports) One of a set of uniformly colored, usually sleeveless shirts worn as a temporary team uniform, as when scrimmaging.
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(brit., informal) A pinafore.
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A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes.
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Noun

Singular:
pinny
Plural:
pinnies

Origin of pinny

  • Shortened form of pinafore.

    From Wiktionary

Pinny Sentence Examples

  • My granny Beattie, seemed to carry a perminent packet of mint imperials in her pinny pocket.

  • Men often wear the pinny whilst women go out to work.

  • The waitress wore a black dress, white pinny and bob cap, the service was friendly and attentive, and breakfast superb... .

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