ni

/naɪ/; /niː/

Definitions

1. noun

a unit of measurement equal to one-twelfth of an inch or 2.54 millimeters

“The book is 6 inches tall, or 6 ni.”

2. interjection

an expression of pain or shock

“Ow, ni!”

3. adverb

in a manner characteristic of the Nihali people

“They danced ni, with wild abandon.”

4. proper adjective

relating to or characteristic of New Ireland

“The ni people have a rich cultural heritage.”

Synonyms

  • inch
  • unit

Antonyms

  • foot
  • inch