do (one's) nana
To become angry. It is possible that "nana" is short for "banana," coming from the use of "bananas" to mean "crazy." Primarily heard in Australia. Mom will definitely do her nana when she finds out we broke her antique vase. A: "John sure did his nana when he found out I was responsible for the printing error." B: "Yeah, we could hear him yelling all the way over here." Oh man, Dad is going to do his nana when he sees that I messed up his new car!
nana
slang A fool. It is possible that "nana" is short for "banana," coming from the use of "bananas" to mean "crazy." Primarily heard in UK. I felt like a right nana when I missed my cue and came out on stage in the middle of another act. Well, Rich is definitely a nana if he fell for an obvious scam like that!
na-na na-na boo-boo
A teasing nonsense phrase typically said by children. You can't catch me! Na-na na-na boo-boo!
na-na na-na na-na
A teasing nonsense phrase typically said by children. You can't catch me! Na-na na-na na-na!
off (one's) nana
old-fashioned slang Crazy, insane, or mentally deranged. Sometimes written as "off (one's) 'nana" to reflect the abbreviation of "banana." I think you've gone off your nana for giving up that cushy office job, but, hey, follow your dreams. Don't go off your 'nana, I only took the car out for a quick spin. My auntie likes to let people think she's off her nana, but she's actually incredibly clever and witty.
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