sunnies
/ˈsʌnɪz/
Very CommonSunglasses.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | don't forget your sunnies it's gonna be bright | Reminder to bring sunglasses because the sun will be intense. | instagram, 2024 |
| 02 | left my sunnies at the beach again, 4th pair this summer | Lost their sunglasses again, a recurring problem. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | those sunnies are so good where are they from | Asking about the source of sunglasses they find attractive. | instagram, 2024 |
| 04 | sunnies on, problems off | Putting on sunglasses as a symbol of not caring or enjoying life. | instagram, 2023 |
Use it when
- Talking about sunglasses in any casual context.
- Reminding someone to bring or grab their sunglasses.
- Commenting on someone's sunglasses style.
Do not use it when
- Product listings, formal descriptions, or professional writing.Use “sunglasses” instead.
Origin and context
Australian -ies suffix applied to sunglasses. Part of the broader pattern of dimunitive -ie/-y suffix formation common in Australian English.
- First seen
- mid-1900s
- Confidence
- medium
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