Synonyms for

Donny

Verb / ˈdɑ:ni: / Another word for donny — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Donny is a nickname for the masculine given name Donald.

Synonyms & similar words

Don Donnie Donal Donnieboy Donnelly Donnieboy Donovan Dony Donzel Donzo Donn Donner Donat Donavan Donatello Donato Donatus Donatuss Donte Dontre

Synonyms by register

Formal

figurehead prominent person notable

Informal

big shot important person VIP somebody

Literary

luminary leading light

Antonyms

leader influential person prominent figure celebrity star

Common collocations

  • local donny
  • town donny
  • village donny
  • neighborhood donny
  • community donny
  • the local donny

Word family

noun donny

Usage note

The term 'donny' is a very informal and somewhat dated British slang term, often used to refer to a local celebrity or an important person within a small community. It is rarely used in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. Donny is coming over for dinner tonight.
  2. My uncle's name is Donny.
  3. Donny is a great guy to be around.
  4. Donny loves to play video games.
  5. Donny is always making me laugh.

Quotes

  • "Donny, you're out of your element!" - Walter Sobchak, The Big Lebowski
  • "I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is, Jenny." - Forrest Gump
  • "I'm not a crook." - Richard Nixon

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