Synonyms for

Jenny

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

Definition

a female given name, a female donkey or horse

Synonyms & similar words

jenny jennet jennyass williamlebaronjenny nag gelding bronco filly colt foal yearling stallion mare pony equine steed mount charger palfrey hack roadster

Synonyms by register

Informal

lass girl wench damsel

Literary

maiden lassie

Antonyms

male buck ram stag bull

Common collocations

  • spinning jenny
  • jenny wren
  • old jenny
  • jenny spinner
  • jenny lind
  • jenny craig

Word family

noun jenny

Usage note

Primarily refers to a female donkey or a type of spinning machine. Can also be a diminutive of Jennifer. 'Jenny wren' is a common name for a bird.

Example sentences

  1. Jenny is coming to my birthday party.
  2. The jenny at the farm is very friendly.
  3. I like to ride the jenny at the petting zoo.
  4. The jenny's coat is brown and white.
  5. The farmer feeds the jenny every day.

Quotes

  • A jenny is a female donkey. A jackass is a male donkey. A mule is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. Mules are generally sterile.
  • When I was a little girl, I had a stuffed animal named Jenny. She went everywhere with me.
  • I used to own a jenny named Daisy. She was the sweetest donkey I've ever met.

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