nana

American  

[nan-uh] / ˈnæn ə /

noun

1. Chiefly Northeastern U.S. grandmother; grandma.

2. Gulf States. godmother.

3. Chiefly Southeastern U.S. a child's nursemaid; nanny.

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nana British  

/ ˈnɑːnə /

noun

1. slang a fool

2. slang the head

3. slang to become very angry

4. slang mad; insane

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Etymology

Origin of nana

1835–45; nursery word; nanny

Example Sentences

“Because he was all sour about coming to Nana’s today, and he refused to come outside with me.”

From Literature

Nana Obodie Boateng Bonsu, president of the Concerned Cocoa Farmers Association, recognises that Cocobod faces challenges but suggests their pay cuts should go towards paying farmers.

From BBC

Five other people died after consuming free drinks served at the Nana Backpacker Hostel, including two Australian teenagers, an American and two Danish tourists.

From BBC

Of those, 10 people connected to the Nana Hostel were convicted of destruction of evidence, according to the memo.

From BBC

"In conferring Ghanaian citizenship upon Stevie Wonder," former president Nana Akufo-Addo said at Wonder's 2024 ceremony, "we not only extend our warmest embrace to a beloved son of Africa but also reaffirm our belief in the enduring spirit of pan-Africanism and the global African family".

From BBC