Gnu

/ɡnjuː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large antelope native to Africa, also known as a wildebeest, characterized by a head with a large beard and curved horns.

The gnu migration across the Serengeti is one of the most spectacular wildlife events in the world.

A type of GNU operating system or software that is free and open-source.

Many developers contribute to the GNU project to promote free software practices.

A term sometimes used to refer to a person who uses or supports software from the GNU project.

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.

A general term for a clumsy or awkward person.

Don't be such a gnu at the party!

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

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