Jenny

/ˈdʒɛni/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A female donkey.
The farmer has a jenny that he uses for plowing the fields.
A type of spinning machine used in textile production.
The jenny revolutionized the textile industry by allowing faster production of yarn.
A small, lightweight aircraft, particularly a two-seater used for instruction.
He learned to fly in a jenny before moving on to larger planes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'genna', meaning 'small female animal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

jenny is a drag
A term used to describe a situation or personality that is dull or unexciting.
jenny comes first
A phrase indicating that one's priorities are set or that something is preferred.

Related Words

donkey
A domesticated animal of the horse family.
mule
A hybrid animal resulting from a donkey and a horse.

Slang Meanings

A cute term referring to a girl or girl-next-door.
She’s such a jenny, always ready to help out.
A girl who is known for being lively and fun.
At the party, she was the jenny, getting everyone to dance.