Etymology

unnie

U1N1N1I1E1

Today it means: An affectionate term of address for an older sister or somewhat older woman. Full definition →

Korean 언니
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The story

  1. Korean · borrowed from언니“older sister of a woman”
  2. English todayunnie

Borrowed from Korean 언니 (eonni, “older sister of a woman”).

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