Ronnie

American

[ron-ee] / ˈrɒn i /

Or Ronni,

noun

a male or female given name, form of Ronald or Veronica.

ronnie British

/ ˈrɒnɪ /

noun

dialect a moustache

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Etymology

Origin of ronnie

C20: from Ronald Colman (1891–1958), debonair moustached British film actor

Example Sentences

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Also on Wednesday, the Rams announced that they re-signed running back Ronnie Rivers to a one-year contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Even in her final years, her sister Ronnie recounted, “she would get a look on her face and say, ‘I wish I could find my son.’”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

"Any time Ronnie is in the event it adds a certain buzz to it. He looks in good touch to me," said Murphy.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Ronnie Chieng plays a more successful agent who loves, or lives, to mess with Monica.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Because I felt awful seeing friendly, happy Ronnie the Fastest Runner looking so uncomfortable and feeling so bad about himself.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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