I. ˈsȯnē, -ni noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably alteration of zany
chiefly Britain : fool , simpleton
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: alteration of sandy (III)
: scotchman — usually used disparagingly
III. adjective
also saw·ny “
Etymology: sawney (I)
chiefly Britain : naïvely or sentimentally foolish : silly