interjection
nonny
NO-nee
Nonny (interjection) means a nonsense refrain used in old ballads and songs, with no literal meaning. Example: “The old folk song repeated "with a hey nonny nonny" between verses.”
interjection
1
A nonsense refrain used in old ballads and songs, with no literal meaning.
"The old folk song repeated "with a hey nonny nonny" between verses."
noun
1
(Internet slang) Someone who posts anonymously online.
"Some nonny left an angry comment on the forum thread."
How to use nonny
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither an old-fashioned nonsense word in traditional songs, or modern slang for an anonymous internet poster.
When to use it
The internet-poster sense is informal slang used mostly in forums and comment sections.
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Word forms
- Plural
- nonnies
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The old folk song repeated "with a hey _____ nonny" between verses.
Etymology
Possibly a shortened, diminutive form of "anonymous."
Rhymes for nonny
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What does “nonny” mean?
The word “nonny” means a nonsense refrain used in old ballads and songs, with no literal meaning. In plain terms, either an old-fashioned nonsense word in traditional songs, or modern slang for an anonymous internet poster.
How do you pronounce “nonny”?
“Nonny” is pronounced NO-nee (/ˈnɒni/ in IPA).
How do you use “nonny” in a sentence?
Here is “nonny” used in a sentence: “The old folk song repeated "with a hey nonny nonny" between verses.”
What part of speech is “nonny”?
Depending on how it is used, “nonny” can be an interjection and a noun.
How many meanings does “nonny” have?
“Nonny” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a nonsense refrain used in old ballads and songs, with no literal meaning.
