What does finny mean?
Finny means (of a fish) Having one or more fins..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(of a fish) Having one or more fins..
The silent fisher […] waits the finny prize (Book XII)
The finny trophies he brought back in the form of numerous fat pickerel were ample evidence of his fishermanship.
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;
I passed a good many in drapers’ shops, also at tailors’ shops. I never tried jewellers, they’re reckoned too good judges. The notes were all finnies, (5l. notes), and a good imitation.
Use finny when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Finny means (of a fish) Having one or more fins..
Common synonyms include fin, fiver.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The silent fisher […] waits the finny prize (Book XII)
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