Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shannies
Noun
ˈshæniz
Definition
Shannies are small freshwater fish that are commonly found in North America, particularly in ponds and slow-moving streams.
Examples
- Shannies are often used by anglers for fishing in nearby streams.
- During our trip to the lake, we caught several shannies.
- The kids enjoyed catching shannies in the shallow waters.
Meaning
The term ‘shannies’ usually refers to small cyprinid fish that can be used as bait or found in pet aquariums.
Synonyms
- minnows
- baitfish
- small fish
