Binny

/ˈbɪni/ noun

Definition

A colloquial or dialectal term for a small bin or trash container, or in some regions, a term for a common fish species.

Etymology

Diminutive form of 'bin' with the '-y' or '-ie' suffix common in English for creating affectionate or reduced versions of words; 20th century British colloquialism.

Kelly Says

Binny shows how English speakers instinctively make cute diminutive forms—we hear 'bin' and think 'binny,' the same way 'dog' becomes 'doggy,' revealing a universal human tendency to shrink and soften words.

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