Definition of GUNNY

gunny

Plural: gunnies

Noun

  • A coarse, strong fabric made from jute or similar fiber.
  • coarse jute fabric
  • A coarse heavy fabric made of jute or hemp.
  • Clipping of gunny sack
  • A gunnery sergeant.

Examples

  • He felt like he was pulling words from a gunny sack, all rough and unyielding.

Origin / Etymology

From Hindi and Marathi गनी (ganī) or गोन (gon), from Sanskrit गोणी (goṇī), ultimately of Dravidian origin. Doublet of gunia.

Synonyms

burlap

Scrabble Score: 9

gunny: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
gunny: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gunny: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

gunny: valid Words With Friends Word