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

His exploration of island music helped clear a path for artists from Bob Marley to Rihanna, and his championing of global performers—from South Africa’s Miriam Makeba to Greece’s Nana Mouskouri—helped popularize what would later be marketed as “world music.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"I remember watching La Liga highlights on my nana's computer. Never in my head did I think one day I'd be playing in Spain"

From BBC

His many fans would call her “Nana,” the title given to Boyce by her grandchildren.

From Los Angeles Times

Boyce is survived by her three children — Kamlyn Young, London Boyce and Victor Boyce — her sister Mamie, three grandchildren and countless people who affectionately call her Nana.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From BBC