noona

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 누나 (nuna, “older sister of a man”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnuːnə/
  • Rhymes: -uːnə

Noun

noona (plural noonas)

  1. (manhwa, men's speech) An affectionate term of address for an older sister or somewhat older woman.
    Coordinate terms: unnie, hyung, oppa, dongsaeng

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