Etymology

noona

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Today it means: An affectionate term of address for an older sister or somewhat older woman. Full definition →

Korean 누나
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  1. Korean · borrowed from누나
  2. Korean · borrowed from누나
  3. English todaynoona

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

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