Henny
adj, name, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 1 Synonym of hinny (cross between a stallion and a she-ass)
- 2 Alternative spelling of honey. alt-of, alternative, slang
- 1 Resembling or characteristic of a hen.
"Some intermediates differ but slightly from a purely henny bird in appearance. The majority of the saddle feathers are typically henny, but scattered among them are a few in which the tip of the feather exhibits the lack of barbules […]"
- 1 A diminutive of the female given name Henrietta.
"Cecilia, who only through compassion to the blushing Henrietta forbore repressing this forwardness more seriously, merely answered Mrs Belfield by wishing her good morning: but, while she was taking a kinder leave of her timid daughter, the mother added "As to the present, ma'am, you was so kind to make us, Henny can witness for me every penny of it shall go to my son.""
- 2 Hennessy, a French brand of cognac. slang
"Maybe it's the Henny that has gotten in me / Whatever's got into me, I don't mind"
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"Cecilia, who only through compassion to the blushing Henrietta forbore repressing this forwardness more seriously, merely answered Mrs Belfield by wishing her good morning: but, while she was taking a kinder leave of her timid daughter, the mother added "As to the present, ma'am, you was so kind to make us, Henny can witness for me every penny of it shall go to my son.""
Etymology
Blend of horse + jenny, or variant of hinny?
From hen + -y.
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