nanu-nanu
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
hello
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
goodbye
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nanu-nanu” mean?
hello
Is “nanu-nanu” formal or informal?
nanu-nanu is generally slang.