jenny

Meaning

Noun

1. A device for spinning thread from fiber onto multiple spindles (also called spinning jenny).
2. A female creature of certain kinds:
3. A female creature of certain kinds:
4. A female creature of certain kinds:
5. A catmill.
6. In billiards and similar games, a powerful follow shot with plenty of topspin.

Verb

To wind finished lace onto cards ready for sale.

Synonyms

jenny ass

jennet

genoa

jackass

mule

spinning jenny

tattle

female donkey

travelling crab

traveling hoist

yard crane

crane hoist

ass

🍑

tavelling crane

donkey

🫏

Hyphenated as

jen‧ny

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈd͡ʒɛni/

Etymology

Partially from generic use of the female given name Jenny (cf. Jane) and partially from informal pronunciations of engine.