noun
rona
ROH-nuh
Rona (noun) means slang for COVID-19 or the coronavirus. Example: “Half the office caught the rona last winter.”
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Slang for COVID-19 or the coronavirus.
"If I caught the rona, I'd make sure I self-isolate for two weeks minimum!"
"Half the office caught the rona last winter."
"COVID19 might be shutting down the world as we know it (get better soon, Tom and Rita), but that rona can't stop the pod."
— , 'Better Things' Star Pamela Adlon is Everyone's Mom: Listen to Episode 19 of 'Watch Less' (2020)
"“bruh you’re goat, I don’t get a paycheck for another week & even then I think my store is shutting down next week cos of rona,” one Twitter user replied to Lil Nas."
— Rhian Daly, Lil Nas X and Megan Thee Stallion offer fans financial assistance during coronavirus outbreak (2020)
How to use rona
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal slang for COVID-19.
When to use it
Very informal — used in casual speech and social media, not in medical or formal writing.
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Etymology
A casual clipping of "corona," itself short for "coronavirus."
Rhymes for rona
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What does “rona” mean?
The word “rona” means slang for COVID-19 or the coronavirus. In plain terms, informal slang for COVID-19.
How do you pronounce “rona”?
“Rona” is pronounced ROH-nuh (/ˈɹoʊnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “rona” in a sentence?
Here is “rona” used in a sentence: “Half the office caught the rona last winter.”
What part of speech is “rona”?
“Rona” is a noun.
