ani

[ ah-nee, ah-nee ]

noun

, plural a·nis.

1. any of several black, tropical American cuckoos of the genus Crotophaga, having a compressed, bladelike bill.

ani

/ ˈɑːnɪ /

noun

1. any of several gregarious tropical American birds of the genus Crotophaga: family Cuculidae (cuckoos). They have a black plumage, long square-tipped tail, and heavily hooked bill

Word History and Origins

Origin of ani¹

1820–30; < Spanish or Portuguese < Tupi or Guarani

Word History and Origins

Origin of ani¹

Spanish aní, from Tupi

Example Sentences

We’re slowly inducted into Ani’s world, watching as she spends the night grinding for tips, schmoozing big spenders, and cutting up with her fellow dancers about the lousy playlists the DJ is cranking.

From Salon

Ani is the only girl at Headquarters who speaks Russian, and her rusty language skills picked up from her grandmother perfectly complement Ivan’s sexual naivete and boyish charm.

From Salon

Ani is as enchanted by Ivan’s hyperactive obsession with her as she is his massive home, which soon becomes her big, ugly Brighton Beach ivory tower when Ivan offers to pay for an entire week of the girlfriend experience.

From Salon

Ani enjoys the spoils of Ivan’s fortune during these seven days but remains physically close to him through it all, so when Ivan proposes to her on an impulsive trip to Las Vegas, Ani feels like she may actually be getting both the love and the financial security she’s always longed for.

From Salon

To Ani, this isn’t a game, and Ivan — like any good operator — makes her believe he feels the same way.

From Salon