Henny Meaning in English
word
ˈhɛni
HEN-ee
ˈhɛni
HEN-ee
Definition
A slang or informal term for a female chicken (hen), usually used in rural speech or in some dialects.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in rural, Southern US, or African American Vernacular English (AAVE). Rare in formal writing—prefer 'hen' in standard English. Can sound old-fashioned or be affectionate. Not to be confused with 'Henny' as a nickname for Hennessy (the alcoholic drink).
Spanish: gallina (coloquial) - pollo hembraPortuguese (BR): galinha (coloquial) - frango fêmeaPortuguese (PT): galinha (coloquial) - frango fêmeaChinese (Simplified): 母鸡（非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 母雞（非正式）Hindi: मुर्गी (अर्थ-बोली)Arabic: دجاجة (عامية)Bengali: মুরগি (মেয়ে) - হাঁস (গ্রামীণ শব্দ)Russian: курочка - наседка (разговорное)Japanese: めんどり（くだけた言い方）Vietnamese: gà mái (từ lóng) - gà mái già (thân mật)Korean: 암탉 (구어체)Turkish: dişi tavuk (argo)Urdu: مرغی (غیر رسمی) - مادہ مرغی (دیہی انداز)Indonesian: ayam betina (slang) - induk ayam (bahasa daerah)
Example Sentences
The henny laid three eggs this morning.
basic
Grandma feeds the henny every day.
basic
The farmer has ten hennies in the yard.
basic
He called out, 'Come here, little henny!' and tossed some feed.
natural
Don't bother the old henny; she's sitting on her eggs.
natural
When I was a kid, I used to help gather the hennies at sunset.
natural