Oxford English Dictionary- VOLUME 3


I had never heard an apron called a "pinny" 
until the other night at a dinner party.

As the hostess apologetically flung hers off upon our arrival,
I made a mental note to check into this further.

I googled "penny," "penney," "pinnie," "pinney..."
until finally I hit the wikipedia page for the pinafore.

Aha! 
It clicked.

A pinny is slang for a pinafore...
and pinafore is the cutest term in the world!

Sorry, US...

You might have won the Revolutionary War and all... 
but I'm siding with the redcoats on this one
and adopting "pinny" to my daily rhetoric.



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Posted by Aspiring Kennedy on 2/27/2011
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15 comments:

  1. ASHLEYFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I'm with you! Pinny is super cute!

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  2. jenniFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Such a charming lexicographer you make!

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  3. SarahFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Oh, I'm going to have to steal that word too! So much lovelier sounding than apron!

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  4. Rachie @ A Chi Chi AffairFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Hee hee! Yep a pinny it is - My nan always had her pinny on.. x

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  5. bethanFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    i love reading about you discovering all sorts of british eccentricities! i love hearing what you think of them all :) i remember having a pinny when i was little :)

    x.

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  6. KaylaFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    How could you not adopt that into your daily vocabulary. It's probably the cutest term I've ever heard.

    Ramblings of a Small Town Girl

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  7. Anna @ IHODFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Okay I decided Pinny is permanantly replacing apron in my vocabulary. It is too fun not too.!

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  8. HamptontoesFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I "pinny" sounds much cuter and sort of makes me want to wear the "aprons" I have, but don't use.

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  9. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    With aprons/pinafores as cute as that...I think house work might be something to look forward to! Those British....they do have good ideas!
    xo E

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  10. quintessenceFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Agreed - much more charming. I have a wide ranging selection - from my little sexy Mrs. Claus number for the holidays to a lovely rose colored toile one to denim for the beach.

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  11. jonalynnFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I love reading about the different customs and language nuances. Keep the fun facts coming.

    www.turnuptherad.blogspot.com

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  12. Anna WhiteFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Hahaha...we use Pinny here in Australia...although..its its more like a sleeveless dress worn over your clothing..more commonly used with children...looks totally adorable on little girls.
    An apron to us is solely related to doing messy work so to speak..cooking..painting etc..Pinny's are pretty!

    We also say Cosie...as a short word for swimming costume or bathers...actually come to think of it..alot of our words end with "inny" lol

    Love your blog :)

    Anna x

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  13. Lady GreyFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    ha ha, I love it! Cute story : )

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Pinny is definitely cuter sounding than apron. It even makes you want to cook and use one!

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  15. LG + PL + LFMarch 3, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    i love the pinny on the left the best!! thanks for expanding my vocab :)

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