Pinny

Pinny

British informal term for apron.

Etymology & History

British apron abbreviation. British domestic garment. From 'pinafore' British. Kitchen pinny British cooking. Working-class British housewife traditional. Reflects British domestic clothing vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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