adj
Meaning 1
Having one or more fins.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
finny
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rhymes with -ɪni
adj
Meaning 2
Resembling a fin.
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adj
Meaning 3
Abounding in fishes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- 1730–1774, Oliver Goldsmith, Introductory to Switzerland Cheerful at morn, he wakes from short repose, Breathes the keen air, and carols as he goes; With patient angle trolls the finny deep, Or drives his venturous ploughshare to the steep;
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noun
Meaning 4
A five-pound (£5) note; the sum of five pounds.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, slang
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: fin, fiver
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From fin + -y.
Across languages
Translations
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: evällinen — having one or more fins
- Irish: eiteach — having one or more fins
- Manx: skianagh — having one or more fins
- Finnish: evämäinen — resembling a fin
- Finnish: kalaisa — abounding in fish