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Definition of bonnie

bonnie

/ˈbɑːni/
bon · nie
Adverb:bonnily
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Plural:bonnies
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• adjective

1

Scottish Attractive, pretty, or pleasing to look at; also having a healthy, plump, or blooming appearance.

Example

"The proud parents showed off their bonnie newborn baby to the visiting relatives."

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• noun

1

Scottish A sweetheart, darling, or beloved person, often used as an affectionate term of address.

Example

"In the traditional folk ballad, the sailor longs to return across the sea to his bonnie."

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• Nearby Words

bonkers
bonn
bonnet
bonnie
bonny
bonobo
bonsai

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 15th century in Scots and Northern English, likely derived from Old French 'bon' (good) via an altered diminutive form.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bonnie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bonnie
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