Definition of nanny
nannies
: a child's nurse or caregiver
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Examples of nanny in a Sentence
When I was growing up, I had a nanny.
wrote a memoir recounting her days as a nanny for the rich and often indiscreet
Origin and Etymology of nanny
probably of baby-talk origin
First Known Use: 1785
NANNY Defined for English Language Learners
nanny
playDefinition of nanny for English Language Learners
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: a woman who is paid to care for a young child usually in the child's home
NANNY Defined for Kids
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