name
Donny
DO-nee
name
1
A familiar, shortened form of the given names Donald, Don, or Donovan.
"His friends have called him Donny since childhood."
noun
1
British slang for a man in general, similar to "bloke" or "dude."
"Some donny bumped into me on the way out of the pub."
How to Use Donny
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nickname for Donald, or British slang for "guy."
Word Forms
donnies plural
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Etymology
A diminutive formed by adding "-y" to names like Don or Donald.