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nana en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

näʹnə
(Southern-England) audio
/ˈnɑːnə/

Etymology

An apheretic form of banana.

Meanings

(informal) A banana.
(UK, slang) A foolish person.
- You look a right nana dressed up like that.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
'nana		alternative	lexicographic
nanas	Number=Plur		lexicographic
narner		alternative	lexicographic
narna		alternative	lexicographic

nana en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

nănʹə
(Australia) audio
/ˈnænə/

Etymology

Variant spelling of nanna.

Meanings

(informal, qualifier:term of endearment) One's grandmother.
(informal) A nanny.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
nan		alternative	lexicographic
nanna		alternative	lexicographic
nanas	Number=Plur		lexicographic

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