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English
Etymology
Borrowed from Korean 언니 (eonni, “older sister of a woman”).
Pronunciation
Noun
unnie (plural unnies)
- (manhwa, women's speech) An affectionate term of address for an older sister or somewhat older woman.
- Coordinate terms: noona, oppa, hyung, dongsaeng
- (South Korean idol fandom) An older female member of an idol group.
- Coordinate terms: hyung, maknae
Derived terms
Translations
Translations
- Chinese:
- Mandarin: 歐尼／欧尼 (ōuní), 歐妮／欧妮 (ōunī)
- Japanese: オンニ (onni)
- Korean: 언니 (ko) (eonni)
- Russian: о́нни f (ónni)
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Norman
Adjective
unnie
- feminine singular of unni