shanny

1 of 2

adjective

shan·​ny

ˈshani

dialectal, England

1

: silly, giddy

2

: shy

shanny

2 of 2

noun

shan·​ny

ˈshanē

plural -es

: a small European blenny (Blennius pholis) that is olive green with irregular dark spots and has no appendages on the head

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

probably alteration of shandy entry 1

Noun

origin unknown

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