adjective
General Slang
Bonnie
/ˈbɒni/ · adjective · informal
Scottish for pretty, lovely, or good-looking.
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Definitions
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In the northeast of England, sometimes used to mean chubby or well-fed, especially of a baby.
“He's a bonnie wee bairn, isn't he.”
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Pretty, attractive, or beautiful — often of a person.
“She's a bonnie lass, that one.”
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Lovely or pleasant of a place, scene, or weather.
“It's a bonnie day for a walk up the glen.”
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Bonnie In A Sentence
What a bonnie view from up here.
Yer dug's gettin' bonnie, been feedin' him well.
They named her after her bonnie great-gran.
Origin & Usage
Scots, probably from French 'bon/bonne' (good) via Old French 'bonté'. Long established in Scottish and northern English speech, as in 'My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean'.
People Also Ask
What does 'bonnie' mean in Scottish?
It means pretty, lovely, or beautiful. A 'bonnie lass' is a pretty girl.
Can 'bonnie' describe a place?
Yes — 'bonnie Scotland' or 'a bonnie view' means lovely or attractive scenery.
Does 'bonnie' ever mean chubby?
In northeast England, calling a baby 'bonnie' can mean plump and healthy-looking.
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