Bonny
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Bonny is an adjective meaning (Geordie) Alternative spelling of bonnie (“attractive”).
Meaning
(Geordie) Alternative spelling of bonnie (“attractive”).
More Meanings
- (Northern Ireland, informal) Alternative spelling of bonnie (“bonfire”).
Example Sentences
“ A good heart will help you to a bonny face, my lad,”
“[…]report speaks you a bonny monk, that would hear the mattin chime ere he quitted his bowl[…]”
Word Forms
- bonnier
- bonniest
- bonnies
Synonyms for bonny
Depending on context, synonyms include beautiful, comely, fair.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fair, beautiful, comely, lassie, clabber, bunch.
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