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rona

1 American  
[roh-nuh] / ˈroʊ nə /
Or Rona

noun

Slang.

  1. COVID-19: You think it won’t, but the Rona will knock you on your ass—it’s no joke, guys.

    I’m not even trying for a beach body this year, since rona ruined my summer plans.

    You think it won’t, but the Rona will knock you on your ass—it’s no joke, guys.
RONA 2 American  

  1. Accounting. return on net assets.

Etymology

Origin of rona

First recorded in 2020; by shortening of (co)rona(virus) ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Kelly said Dictionary.com is preparing its own batch of traditional definitions, including shelter in place, PPE, and the informal shortening rona.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2020

Doubtless many famed yachtsmen failed to find time to examine the Sava- rona.

From Time Magazine Archive

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