pinny
noun[C]
(alsopinnie)uk/ˈpɪn.i/us/ˈpɪn.i/UKinformal
apieceofclothingwornover thefrontof otherclothestokeepthemcleanwhilecookingor doing otherworkin thehouse:
It'stimeto putyourpinny on and getbaking.
Waitresses in pinniesscurriedabout.
Synonyms
apron
pinafore
US
apieceofclothinglike alightshirtwith nosleevesthat iswornover otherclothing, forexampleinteamgamesto show whichteamapersonisplayingfor:
You will need pinnies of two differentcolorsso that you cansplityoursquadinhalf.
Eachkidtakesasoccerballand a pinny at thebeginningof thesession.
Synonyms
bib
scrimmage vest
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- Shedriedherhandson her pinny andpointedout of thekitchenwindow.
- If someone comes to thedoorand I'mwearingmy pinnie, so be it.
Protective clothing
- armourer
- base layer
- bike helmet
- boiler suit
- CBRN suit
- eyewear
- face mask
- face shield
- gaiters
- gas mask
- jockstrap
- leggings
- life jacket
- life preserver
- mouth guard
- stab vest
- sun hat
- tabard
- tactical vest
- tin hat