pinny
/'pinəfɔ:/ Cách viết khác : (pinny) /'pini/
Definition
Noun: A pinny is a sleeveless garment that resembles an apron, typically worn over other clothes to protect them from dirt or stains. It is often associated with children's wear or casual household use.
Usage
A pinny is worn as a protective covering. It is commonly used in informal contexts, especially for children or for light domestic tasks. - The child wore a colorful pinny over her dress while painting. - She threw on a pinny to keep her clothes clean while baking.
Advanced Usage
- "To be in one's pinny": To be wearing a pinny, often implying being engaged in domestic or messy work.
- She was in her pinny all morning, preparing for the party.
Variants and Related Words
- Pinafore (n): A full synonym for pinny. A pinafore is the more formal term for the same garment.
- She wore a denim pinafore over her blouse.
Synonyms
- Apron: A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes and tied at the back. (An apron typically has straps that go over the shoulders, while a pinny/pinafore is often sleeveless and may look more like a dress.)
- Smock: A loose, shirt-like garment worn to protect one's clothes.
Notes on Meaning
The word pinny is chiefly British and is an informal, affectionate shortening of "pinafore." It specifically denotes a protective overgarment and is not used for formal aprons or professional culinary wear. Its use often carries a connotation of childhood or homely activity.
Noun
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a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
