1. Plural of minnie; small freshwater fish, especially minnows, often used as bait.
Usage: informal; chiefly British and Australian
2. Plural of minnie; a term of endearment or affection, especially in Scottish English.
Usage: informal; Scottish

Examples

• The fisherman filled his bucket with minnies to use as bait.
• We caught a handful of minnies in the stream.
• Come here, minnies, and give me a hug.
• The children waded in the shallow water looking for minnies.
• He used live minnies to catch larger fish in the pond.