stoney

American

[stoh-nee] / ˈstoʊ ni /

adjective

stonier, stoniest

a variant of stony.

Stoney British

/ ˈstəʊnɪ /

noun

a member of a Native Canadian people of Alberta

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Etymology

Origin of Stoney

from Siouan

Example Sentences

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And I worked with all the dudes, Stoney and all those guys, and Diane Lane, who was, I don’t know, 19 years old or something.

From Los Angeles Times

“Stoney was really encouraging,” Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said.

From Los Angeles Times

World champion Amber Anning had to be content with a shock third-place finish in the women's 400m, edged out by winner Yemi Mary John and Louisa Stoney.

From BBC

At first I thought you were talking about a “stoney melon,” but then I took some more time and figured out what you meant.

From Literature

Abbott, who represents the Stoney Stanton and Croft division, said he was "not being prejudiced" or "tarring anyone" and was stating a concern "from his residents".

From BBC

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