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Definitions for niminy-piminy
ˈnɪm ə niˈpɪm ə niniminy-piminy
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Princeton's WordNet
dainty, mincing, niminy-piminy, prim, tweeadjective
affectedly dainty or refined
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niminy-piminy
Niminy-piminy is an adjective used to describe someone who is overly refined, pretentious, or timid. It is often used to refer to behaviors or attitudes that are perceived as affected, mincing, or lacking in character or substance.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Niminy-piminy
nim′i-ni-pim′i-ni, adj. affectedly fine or delicate.—n. affected delicacy. [Imit.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of niminy-piminy in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of niminy-piminy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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- Niminy-PiminyGerman
- niminy-piminyFinnish
- niminy-piminyPortuguese
- 尼皮尼Chinese
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