sonny

noun — 2 senses

sonny

noun

/ˈsʌni/

Etymology From son + -y.

1

Dated A familiar form of address for a boy.

2

Colloquial, Dated, Derogatory Form of address to a boy or man, to express contempt, warning etc.

Derived terms
sonny boy, sonny Jim, sonnykins
Related terms
sissy

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