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

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

(Internet slang) Someone who posts anonymously online.

"Some nonny left an angry comment on the forum thread."

How to use nonny

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Word forms

nonnies plural, nonnies plural

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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

sonny Donny Jonny Ronny conny Bonny

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Frequently asked questions

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.