nonny
word
Definition
A nonsense word or refrain often used in old English songs or poetry, with no real meaning. It is mainly included for rhythm or sound.
Usage & Nuances
Highly archaic and only found in historical, folk, or parodic contexts. Almost never encountered in modern speech; usually as a repeated phrase in song lyrics.
Spanish: (no se traduce; forma arcaica/onomatopeya en canciones)Portuguese (BR): (não se traduz; termo arcaico/onomatopeia em canções)Portuguese (PT): (não se traduz; termo arcaico/onomatopeia em canções)Chinese (Simplified): （无对应翻译；歌曲中用的古老拟声词）Chinese (Traditional): （無對應翻譯；歌曲中用的古老擬聲詞）Hindi: (कोई अनुवाद नहीं; गीतों में प्रयोग होने वाला पुराना ध्वनि-शब्द)Arabic: (لا تُترجم؛ كلمة صوتية قديمة في الأغاني الإنجليزية)Bengali: ননিRussian: нонниJapanese: ノニーVietnamese: nonnyKorean: 노니Turkish: nonnyUrdu: نَنیIndonesian: nonny
Example Sentences
The old song repeated 'nonny nonny' in the chorus.
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He sang 'hey nonny nonny' as part of a folk tune.
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'Hey nonny!' was shouted by the actors in the old play to get the audience's attention.
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Nobody uses 'nonny' nowadays except as a joke or in a parody of old songs.
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The children laughed at the funny 'nonny' sounds in the poem.
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Shakespeare often included 'hey nonny nonny' to add a playful feeling to dialogue.
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