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minnie Synonyms
Another word for minnie
Choosing another word for minnie depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A German short-range trench mortar used during the First World War, or the high-explosive shell fired by it (historical military slang).
Usage Example
"The veteran's memoir described taking cover in the dugout whenever a trench mortar was heard incoming."
Strong
trench mortar
• noun (Context 2)
A regional and dialectal name for the minnow, a small freshwater fish of the carp family (Cyprinidae) commonly found in streams and rivers.
Usage Example
"The children spent the afternoon by the shallow burn trying to catch a minnow in a glass jar."
Strongest
minnow
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Minnie. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/minnie