ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sonny

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈsʌni/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sonny is a noun meaning (colloquial, dated, derogatory) Form of address to a boy or man, to express contempt, warning etc.

Meaning

(colloquial, dated, derogatory) Form of address to a boy or man, to express contempt, warning etc.

More Meanings

  1. (dated) A familiar form of address for a boy.

Word Forms

Synonyms for sonny

Depending on context, synonyms include friend, buster, buddy, pal, lad, cub.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lad, laddie, cub, kiddo, son, buddy.

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