nother

adjective

noth·​er ˈnə-t͟hər 

variants or 'nother

: other

—used especially in the phrase a whole nother

—used chiefly in speech or informal prose

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

This is at a whole nother level that your son isn’t even close to competing with,’ quote-unquote. —Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2018

The Sarah Connor Chronicles, pointing to a potential ‘nother rabbit hole, a site counting down 1191 days, and a world map of nuclear strike targets, along with a tally of the human and cyborg populations. —Jenna Wortham, WIRED, 14 Jan. 2008

Word History

Etymology

alteration (from misdivision of another) of other, adjective

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing nother

• whole nother

• whole nother