finn

/fɪn/ or /fɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a person from Iceland, especially of Irish ancestry

“He’s a finn and loves to tell stories about his heritage.”

2. noun

a young man, especially one who is adventurous or daring

“The young finn decided to go on a solo expedition into the wilderness.”

3. noun

a legendary Viking warrior and hero in Norse mythology

“The story of Finn McCool is a classic tale of bravery and honor.”

4. proper noun

the name of a character in a series of novels by Eoin Colfer, a young boy with an Irish mother and an American father

“The adventures of Finn in the Artemis Fowl series are thrilling and full of action.”

Synonyms

  • Icelander
  • Viking
  • young adventurer

Antonyms

  • settled person
  • unadventurous