nana

[nan-uh]

noun

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

2. Gulf States.,  godmother.

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

nana

/ ˈnɑːnə /

noun

1. slang,  a fool

2. slang,  the head

3. slang,  to become very angry

4. slang,  mad; insane

Word History and Origins

Origin of nana¹

1835–45; nursery word; nanny

Word History and Origins

Origin of nana¹

C19: probably from _banana

Example Sentences

While the future of the Nana hostel remains unclear, Zak says Simone's family are no closer to getting answers about who's responsible for her death.

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Newsbeat has attempted to contact the Nana Backpacker Hostel's owner and authorities in Laos for comment.

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But the 34-year-old singer's agency told South Korean media that Nana - whose real name is Im Jin-ah - and her mother managed to subdue the intruder until police arrived.

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The actor's mother lost consciousness during the disturbance, and both she and Nana required medical attention, the Yonhap news agency reported.

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Nana and her mother called the police after restraining the man, who was also taken to hospital for treatment, local media said.

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