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danny

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈdæni// dan·ny

n. a common name for a man or a boy. It is a shorter, more friendly version of the name Daniel.

n. a masculine given name, functioning as a diminutive of Daniel.


SIMPLE

My friend Danny lives in London.

CONTEXTUAL

After the meeting, Danny stayed behind to help clean up the conference room.

COMPLEX

While his legal documents all listed him as Daniel, he insisted that everyone in the office call him Danny to maintain a more approachable atmosphere.

Origin

From Dan (“diminutive of Daniel and Danielle”) + -y, from Hebrew דן.

Usage

Proper noun; capitalized in all contexts.

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