noun
gunny
An informal term for a Marine Corps gunnery sergeant.
The gunny checks each Marine's gear before the training exercise.
Etymology
Gunny is a familiar shortening of gunnery sergeant. The informal ending reshapes the title into a compact form of address.
More examples
- Ask the gunny where to report tomorrow morning.
- Two experienced gunnies lead the training session.
- The new Marines trust their gunny's advice.
Forms
gunny · gunnies
Similar words
- gunnery sergeant
- The formal rank title rather than its informal nickname.