Meaning & Definition of word "Gnu"

Gnu

/ɡnjuː/

1. A large antelope native to Africa, also known as a wildebeest, characterized by a head with a large beard and curved horns.
- Example: The gnu migration across the Serengeti is one of the most spectacular wildlife events in the world.
2. A type of GNU operating system or software that is free and open-source.
- Example: Many developers contribute to the GNU project to promote free software practices.
3. A term sometimes used to refer to a person who uses or supports software from the GNU project.
- Example: As a gnu, she advocates for the use of free software in educational institutions.

From the native South African name for the animal.

gnus of the grasslands:

Refers to the gathering or migration patterns of the gnu in Africa.

as common as gnus:

Used to describe something very common or widely recognized.

wildebeest:

A synonym for gnu, referring to the same animal.

antelope:

A member of a family of grazing or browsing hoofed mammals that includes the gnu.

Meaning: A general term for a clumsy or awkward person.

Example Sentence: Don't be such a gnu at the party!

Meaning: Used in a humorous or affectionate way to describe someone silly.

Example Sentence: He's such a gnu when he tries to tell jokes.