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noun
An affectionate term of address for an older sister or somewhat older woman.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: women's speech
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An older female member of an idol group.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: South Korean idol fandom
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Borrowed from Korean 언니 (eonni, “older sister of a woman”).
Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
