genny
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- noun
- /ˈdʒɛni/
- UK
:
generador
- When the storm hit, I quickly started the genny to keep the lights on.
Examples
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We rely on our genny during power outages to ensure we have electricity.
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He was relieved when the genny roared to life after hours of waiting.
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Still waiting for the genny to come back on line.
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The power's out in the house, but I have a genny in here, so...
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Thanks for starting up the genny.
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Point is when that genny dies, we die.
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I'm gonna go check the genny again.
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The poor little genny needed to provide more than we planned, and we just kept our fingers crossed she would hold up.
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You'll need to start her genny first.
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Nothing wrong with a genny, but I don't want to listen to it for more than part of a day.
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Synonyms
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3.7
A machine that makes electricity from moving parts, often used during power cuts
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A machine with an engine and generator that makes electricity when power fails
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Surface Forms
Morphology
genny = gen (transparent) = gen + y
An informal clipped form of 'generator' with a diminutive '-y' ending, so the meaning 'generator' is clear from the base.
Etymology
The word genny is an informal short form of generator. A helpful way to remember it is that generate means 'to produce', so a generator makes power and a genny is the casual name for the machine that 'produces' electricity.