"ninesies" meaning in All languages combined

See ninesies on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: ninesies [plural]
Etymology: From nine + -sies. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|nine|sies}} nine + -sies Head templates: {{en-noun|ninesies}} ninesies (plural ninesies)
  1. A call in any children's game, such as jacks, where nine actions must be performed. Categories (topical): Nine
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