nanna

noun (a nanna, nannas; Nanna as a name)

«nanna» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(informal, Australia, NZ, UK, Ireland) Grandmother; a child's name for their gran. tree →
(informal, joking) An old-fashioned or fussy person: such a nanna. tree →
(Australia, informal) nanna nap: a short sleep during the day. tree →

In the lessons

Very common in Australian and New Zealand family talk: «We're going to Nanna's for lunch». Also spelled «nana» or «nan». In jokes, «You're such a nanna» means you act old for your age. Phrases: Nanna's house, nanna nap, granny.

Examples

We're staying at Nanna's for the weekend. tree →
Nanna made pikelets for afternoon tea. tree →
My nanna knits me a jumper every winter. tree →
Dad had a nanna nap on the couch. tree →
Stop being such a nanna and come to the party! tree →
Nanna and Pop live by the beach. tree →
I called Nanna to say happy birthday. tree →

Note

Informal: in formal writing say «grandmother». As a name for one's own grandmother it often takes a capital: Nanna. Spellings vary: nana, nanna, nan. Do not confuse with «nanny» (a person paid to look after children, or a female goat).

On Mova

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