noun
Meaning 1
A very small place.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: often preceded by every
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
crook and nanny
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noun
Meaning 2
Average person or people.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
Qualifier: often preceded by every
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: average Joe
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Spoonerism of nook and cranny, by association with the more common words crook and nanny.