noun
General Slang
Sunnies
/ˈsʌn.iz/ · noun · informal
Sunglasses — Australian (and British) diminutive slang.
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Definitions
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Common in British English too, as part of the same diminutive style.
“New sunnies for the summer, very fancy.”
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A casual, affectionate term for sunglasses, formed in the Australian habit of shortening words and adding "-ies."
“Grab your sunnies, it's bright out.”
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Used in everyday Aussie speech for any pair of shades.
“I left my sunnies at the beach again.”
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Sunnies In A Sentence
Can't find my sunnies anywhere.
Cute sunnies, where'd you get them?
Sunnies on, ready for the road trip.
Origin & Usage
An Australian diminutive (like "barbie" for barbecue or "brekkie" for breakfast), "sunnies" shortens "sunglasses" and is widely used across Australia and the UK.
Variants
Sunnie
People Also Ask
What does sunnies mean?
Sunnies is Australian and British slang for sunglasses.
Where did sunnies come from?
It's an Australian diminutive, part of the habit of shortening words and adding "-ies."
Is sunnies used outside Australia?
Yes, it's also common in British English.
How do you use sunnies in a sentence?
For example: "grab your sunnies" — meaning your sunglasses.
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