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gunny

n.
US //ˈɡəni// UK //ɡˈʌni// gun·ny Informal
Synonyms
Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

A shortening of gunnery sergeant

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