nana

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see also: Nana

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Etymology 1

An aphetic form of banana.

Pronunciation

• enPR: näʹnə, IPA: /ˈnɑːnə/

Noun

nana (plural nanas)

1. (informal) A banana.
2. (UK, slang) A foolish person.

   You look a right nana dressed up like that.

Etymology 2

Variant spelling of nanna.

Pronunciation

• enPR: nănʹə, IPA: /ˈnænə/

Noun

nana (plural nanas)

1. (informal, term of endearment) One's grandmother.
2. (informal) A nanny.

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Nana

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈnænə/

Proper noun

1. (affectionate) One's grandmother.
2. (informal, originally British) A governess.

Proper noun

1. A female given name

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