Meaning of "tweeny" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TWEENY

Shortened from between (, that is, a maid between cook and housemaid).

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF TWEENY

tweeny  [ˈtwiːnɪ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TWEENY

Tweeny is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TWEENY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Between maid

A between maid is a female junior domestic worker in a large household with many staff. The position became largely defunct in the 20th century, as few households needed or could afford great retinues of domestic workers with the elaborate hierarchy of the past. The term hall girl came from her chief duty, which was waitressing in the Servants' Hall. She was required to set the table and remove the dishes, as well as waiting at table. She may also have carried meals up to the head housekeeper, if that head of staff did things like have breakfast or afternoon tea in her room. The term between maid came from the fact that her duties were split between the area of responsibilities of the housekeeper, butler and cook; if these individuals did not like one another, the job of the between maid was a very difficult one. A between maid should not be mistaken with a parlour maid, though both maids had similar household duties. The parlour maids cleaned and tidied reception rooms and living areas in the mornings and often served refreshments at afternoon tea and sometimes also served dinner. They tidied studies and libraries and answered bells calling for service.

Definition of tweeny in the English dictionary

The first definition of tweeny in the dictionary is a maid who assists both cook and housemaid. Other definition of tweeny is Also: tweenie a child of approximately eight to fourteen years of age. Tweeny is also a child of approximately eight to fourteen years of age.

TRANSLATION OF TWEENY

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• Translator English - Japanese: 魔法少女隊
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• Translator English - Tamil: வேலைக்காரி
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• Translator English - Turkish: hizmetçi kız
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TWEENY»

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The Admirable Crichton:

Thank you, Tweeny; it can't be helped. (Then he remembers.) Tweeny, we shall be disappointing the Gov. TWEENY (with a sinking). What's that? ERNEST. Hewanted usto marry. TWEENY (blankly). You and me?the Gov.! (Her head droops ...

J. M. Barrie, 2014

Peter Pan and Other Plays: The Admirable Crichton; Peter ...

But listen to this, Tweeny; I have known many women, but until I knew you I never knew any woman. TWEENY (to whose uneducated ears this sounds dangerously like an epigram) Take care—the bucket. 200 ERNEST (hurriedly) I didn't mean ...

J. M. Barrie, Peter Hollindale, 1995

The Admirable Crichton ; Peter Pan ; When Wendy Grew Up ; ...

TWEENY Well, you see he ain't. And if he were to catch you here idling (Lord Loam pales. He lays aside his musical instrument and hurriedly dons an apron. Tweeny gives him the bird to pluck, and busies herself laying the table for dinner)  ...

James Matthew Barrie, Peter Hollindale, 1995

The Admirable Crichton: A Fantasy in Four Acts

(After a moment's reflection ERNEST calls to TWEENY.) ERNEST. Are you very busy,Tweeny? TWEENY(coming to him goodnaturedly). There's always work to do; but if you want me, Ernest— ERNEST. There's something I should like to say to ...

James Matthew Barrie, 1946

My Best Plays (Extended Annotated Edition):

TWEENY. Willingly. What is it? ERNEST. What an ass I used to be, Tweeny. TWEENY (tolerantly). Oh, let bygones be bygones. ERNEST (sincerely, and at his very best). I'm no great shakes even now. But listen to this, Tweeny; I have known  ...

James M. Barrie, 2013

Delphi Complete Peter Pan Books - Works of J. M. Barrie ...

TWEENY. Willingly. What is it? ERNEST. What an ass I used to be, Tweeny. TWEENY (tolerantly). Oh, let bygones be bygones. ERNEST (sincerely, and at his very best). I'm no greatshakes even now. But listen to this, Tweeny; I have known  ...

J. M. Barrie, 2013

The Admirable Crichton: A Comedy

(She resumes reading.) tweeny (elated). My lady! lady mary. By the way, I hope you are a good sailor. tweeny (startled). You don't mean, my lady, I 'm to go on the ship ? lady mary. Certainly. TWEENY. But (To CRIChtOn.) You ain't going, sir ?

James Matthew Barrie, 1925

The Adventures of Tweeny Witches

The animation series uses computer graphics and records the actors' performances first and then synchs the animation to them, the reverse of the normal dubbing method in Japanese animation.

Jesse Russell, Ronald Cohn, 2012

Ablivion Volume 1: Rage

Professor Tweeny replied into the microphone. Drew chuckled and clapped his hands. "GO #4!" Drew shouted. Bryden grabbed his diploma and shook Professor Tweeny's hand. "Your going to be one hell of an Emoryse..." Professor Tweeny ...

AJ Johnson-Clark

Tugg and Tweeny - Jungle Surprises

Tugg, a gorilla, and his best friend Teeny, a monkey, lead their other friends in three jungle adventures.

J. Patrick Lewis, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TWEENY»

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Aunty Beeb's 'FREE' Micro:Bit -- how many on eBay in October?

In fact, "because of the unique way the BBC is funded," the venerable broadcaster will be giving away a million or so micro:bits to tweeny schoolkids in the UK. «Computerworld, Jul 15»

Movie review: Kristen Stewart rises above in 'The Clouds of Sils Maria'

Stewart – in dark hipster glasses – totally distances herself from that tweeny-bopper pap by inhabiting the role of Valentine, the efficient personal assistant to ... «Enterprise News, Apr 15»

Why It's So Hard to Talk to Our Daughters About Campus Rape

One day they go into their bedrooms all gangly and tweeny and come out looking like women. This is to be expected, yet we are not prepared for the way the ... «TIME, Jan 15»

Sentai Licenses "CROSS ANGE Rondo of Angel and Dragon" Anime

Yoshiharu Ashino (Tweeny Witches) directs the fantasy adventure anime, with Tatsuto Higuchi (Phi Brain) on series composition and Junichi Akutsu (Code ... «Crunchyroll News, Oct 14»

Review: Theatre

With the eponymous butler Crichton and mouse-like maid Tweeny accompanying, by the second act they are shipwrecked and, aside from Crichton, without a ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 14»

Finally, a Training Bra for the 21st Century

When a girl becomes a woman, she embarks on a wondrous journey of growth, self-discovery, and horrific training bras. The first bra-buying outing is a tweeny ... «Slate Magazine, Apr 14»

The hypersexualization of American tween culture: Has it gone too far?

Strawberry Shortcake: the original humble gal meets the new tweeny tart. Image 1 of 8 - Sexed-up children's toys. Strawberry Shortcake: the original humble gal ... «San Francisco Chronicle, Jan 14»

Discotek Media Brings Studio 4ºC Anime Short Anthology "Amazing …

"Global Astroliner" is directed by Daisuke Nakayama (Tweeny Witches), while Takashi Yamashita directs "Glass Eye" and Yasuhiro Aoki (Tweeny Witches, ... «Crunchyroll News, Jan 14»

Dufil engages kiddies with 'Indomitables Team' promo

Tweeny creates and manipulates wind, she can fly and break out of bonds to scare unsuspecting villains; Bigboy increases his size to gigantic proportions in a ... «BusinessDay, Nov 13»

One Direction new song 'Diana' leaks online, causes Twitter frenzy

Although "Best Song Ever" is still stuck in our heads, the newest One Direction tweeny bopper tune has arrived, and it's just as catchy. An unauthorized recording ... «New York Daily News, Sep 13»