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neener

neener

3 9.9
A childish cry that teases someone
  • interjection
  • /ˈniːnər/
  • Baby Talk
translation icon : neener
  • Neener neener neener!
  • taunting, "neener, neener"
  • singing "neener, neener"

Examples

  • Neener neener!

    Blog text (9)
  • Neener neener neener!

    Blog text (15)
  • Neener, neener, neener.

    Blog text (5)
  • Neener neener!

    Blog text (9)
  • Neener neener.

    Blog text (13)
  • Neener neener neener!

    Blog text (15)
  • Neener, neener, neener.

    Blog text (5)
  • Neener, neener, neener.

    Blog text (5)
  • Neener neener!

    Blog text (9)
  • When she won the game, she shouted, neener, neener, neener at her friends.

Synonyms

nerts
vsneener
  • Archaic
9.9

A short shout expressing disbelief or annoyance

is used to tease or taunt someone playfully rather than express disbelief

Antonyms

342 1.6

A polite remark that praises someone or something

161 1.0

Words or actions that show admiration for someone

Surface Forms

neener main

Etymology

Neener comes from the childish mocking sound 'nyah' that children make when they want to tease someone, and as an exclamation neener is the silly shout used to taunt or playfully make fun of someone.