nannynoun [ C ]
uk/ˈnæn.i/us/ˈnæn.i/nanny noun [ C ] (JOB)
a woman whose job is to take care of a particular family's children
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Parenting & caring for children
- adopt
- adopted
- adoption
- adoptive
- attachment parenting
- bring sb up
- child-rearing
- childless
- childminder
- counsellor
- custodial
- nursemaid
- nursery nurse
- nurture
- one-parent family
- open adoption
- pediatrician
- upbringing
- visitation
- wean
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nanny noun [ C ] (GRANDMOTHER)
UK informal child's word for a grandmother:
[ as form of address ] Can I have a drink, Nanny?
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Family: informal names
- baba
- bro
- bruv
- dad
- daddy
- grandma
- grandpa
- granny
- ma
- mam
- mom
- momma
- mommy
- mum
- mummy
- nana
- pater
- pop
- rellie
- sis
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