noun
rona
ROH-nuh
Rona (noun) means slang for COVID-19 or the coronavirus. Example: “Half the office caught the rona last winter.”
noun
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Slang for COVID-19 or the coronavirus.
"Half the office caught the rona last winter."
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.