yonnie

/ ˈjɒnɪ /

noun

1. slang:childrens.
   a stone

Word History and Origins

Origin of yonnie¹

from a native Australian language

Example Sentences

Tillman’s family called her “Yonnie” and in their memories of her, she is in constant motion.

From Washington Post

“Our mother is elderly, and Yonnie was the one who kept her light going. And what we found out from talking with the police was she was part of an organization that was supporting mothers who lost their kids to gun violence. We didn’t know Yonnie was doing that behind the scenes.”

From Washington Post

Hilltop Coffee and Kitchen Founded by L.A. natives Yonnie Hagos and Ajay Relan, Hilltop has breakfast and lunch foods, as well as coffee and juices.

From Los Angeles Times

A sentencing memorandum filed on behalf of Yonnie said he was despondent over his sister’s June death and thought foul play was involved.

From Washington Times

Michael Yonnie of Winslow was sentenced Monday in federal court in Albuquerque on his March 20 guilty pleas to two counts of second-degree murder in the July 18, 2014 killings in Torreon of Darrell Joe and Andy Sandoval.

From Washington Times