English Explanatory Dictionary

unnie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An affectionate term of address for an older sister or somewhat older woman.
  2. An older female member of an idol group.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌni/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-unnie.wav

Word forms

unnie unnies unni eonni eonnie

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 언니 (eonni, “older sister of a woman”).

Derived words

unnie line
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