rona

¹

Or Ro·na

[roh-nuh]

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

1. Accounting.,  return on net assets.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rona¹

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

Example Sentences

Sophie Trafford, Rona Hulbert and Craig Swan met at Aberdeen University and were in their 20s when they cycled from Punta Arenas in Chile to Anchorage in Alaska.

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Rona, also 62 and from Newmills in Fife, said her experience of having breast cancer changed her life.

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Rona said the cycling pushed her to her limits and reaching the end of the road was "very emotional".

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Captain Kurt Eklund scored from the back of a driving maul and then Gideon Wrampling went over in the corner after a superb Daniel Rona 50-22 put the hosts into a great position.

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Described as "funny and sarcastic" by staff at Gables Care Home where she lives, Rona had her surprise treat arranged by the local council and Buckingham Palace.

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