Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Of or pertaining to night.
- noun A night-gown or night-dress: originally a child's word.
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- noun Alternative spelling of
nightie . - noun childish
Good night Abbreviation ofnighty night ..
Etymologies
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Examples
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June 25th, 2006 at 8: 15 pm freeman says: and I believe the mighty nighty is a jewish soccer mom if I recall correctly and I don’t see how that bares on the conversation!
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Hope your travels have been pleasant. 'nighty 'night
What To Wear For A Crisis PeaceBang 2006
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She sat in her "nighty" amidst the wonders, books, and playthings in a circle about her, and the biggest doll of all hugged close in her arms.
Cy Whittaker's Place Joseph Crosby Lincoln 1907
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The "nighty" was, perforce, absent, much to the sorrow of Ann; but the witchery of the glorious voice entered again into the woman's soul, and, indeed, sent the entire congregation home in an awed silence that was the height of admiring homage.
The Tangled Threads 1894
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As he talked, the "nighty" that was not, and must be, weighed upon his mind as heavily as though it were a coat of mail instead of the gossamer creation he imagined.
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"You can't create a 'nighty' or call it from the vasty deep."
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Angela told Nick the tale of the mysterious apparition of a beauteous "nighty," and wondered how she could ever have felt unhappy, or depressingly grown up.
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A faint fragrance of roses haunted the mysterious "nighty," filled the room, and mingled with Angela's dreams.
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The deception lasted until round No 5, when It was nighty nighty for Sweet Dreams after some stout resistance when he ran on to one big punch too many.
Lamont Peterson beats Amir Khan - as it happened! | Steve Busfield 2011
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Thanks for the birthday wishes, all, brushing teeth and nighty nite …!
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