adjective General Slang

bonny

BON-ee · adjective · informal

Beautiful or good-looking

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Attractive, pretty or good-looking. 'Bonny lad' is also a term of endearment between men.

“There's a bonny lass in wor group.”
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bonny In A Sentence

There's a bonny lass in wor group.

Origin & Usage

From the French 'bon' meaning good.

Variants bonnie

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What does 'bonny' mean?

It means attractive, pretty or good-looking. 'Bonny lad' is also used as an affectionate term of address between men.

Where does 'bonny' come from?

It derives from the French 'bon', meaning good, and is common in Northern English and Scottish dialect.

How do you use 'bonny'?

Use it to describe someone attractive, as in 'There's a bonny lass in wor group.'

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