Gunny (noun)

1. A coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, traditionally used to make bags for transporting goods such as grain or coffee.
2. A nickname for a Marine in the United States Marine Corps.

Origin:

The word gunny is a variant of the word gunnies, which is derived from the word gunny sacking. gunny sacking is a coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, and it was traditionally used to make bags for transporting goods such as grain or coffee. the word gunny is also used as a nickname for a marine in the united states marine corps.

Examples:

1. The gunny bags were filled with coffee beans ready for export.
2. He used a piece of gunny to tie up the package.
3. The old gunny gave the new recruit a hard time.
4. The gunny sack was used to carry the heavy load on the back.
5. The gunny was a tough and experienced Marine, who had seen many battles.