noun
Meaning 1
Alternative form of ninny.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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Standard Lemma guide
nunny
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noun
Meaning 2
Ellipsis of nunny bag.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
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noun
Meaning 3
Grandmother.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: diminutive
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History
Etymology
Possibly coined as a variant of nanny or from baby-talk. Many Italian-Americans use "nonna," "nonni," or "nonnie" for their grandmothers.