minnie

¹

or min·ny

[ min-ee ]

noun

, Scots and North England Informal.

1. mother; mom.

Minnie

²

[ min-ee ]

noun

1. a female given name, form of Mary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of minnie¹

First recorded in 1600–10; origin uncertain; perhaps a pet name variant of mither

Example Sentences

She said she had been able to get festive party outfits from charity shops – last year she picked up an elf dress for £3.99 and a sweater for her sausage dog Minnie.

From BBC

In Times Square, a couple argued with a moody Minnie Mouse over payment for a photo.

From Slate

A police spokesperson said cordons remained in place for searches at a number of addresses on Carlby Grove, Carlton Street, Malsis Road and Minnie Street.

From BBC

Curator Blondet describes a sculptural work called “Chariot” that contains two figurines of Minnie Mouse and one of Popeye in a green cart with pink wheels.

From Los Angeles Times

Clad in a two-tiered ruffled dress, Minnie Mouse ears and a folding fan, all made of recycled Disney parks merch bags, Patt Haro reminisced about the days, decades ago, when Disneyland’s annual pass was just $99.

From Los Angeles Times