Jinnet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jinnet is a noun meaning (Ireland, by extension) A stupid person; an ass.
Meaning
(Ireland, by extension) A stupid person; an ass.
More Meanings
- (chiefly Ireland) Alternative form of jennet.
Example Sentences
Isn’t it disgraceful you? Yes, I said. So why are you laughing, you jinnet.
A jinnet he had and the White Knight he used to call him. That same jinnet was a born gentleman.
“It was herself sent Jamesy Doyle for the jinnet, Judy; I heerd her tellin’ him to put plenty of straw into the cart.
‘You’re looking very tired - did she keep you awake?’ ‘No, she’s as good as gold.’ ‘Not like him, he’s a crying jinnet.
Word Forms
- jinnets
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nuthead, ninny, eejit, nitwit, prannet, noddy.
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