nangry

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnæŋɡɹi/

Etymology 1

From angry; from 17th century.

Adjective

nangry (comparative more nangry, superlative most nangry)

1. (rare) Alternative form of angry
   • 1738, Robert Dodsley, Sir John Cockle at Court, Act II, Scene III, in 1811, Walter Scott (editor), The Modern British Drama, Volume 5, page 104,

     Kitty. Poor Sir Timothy! are you disappointed, love? Come, don′t be nangry, and I′ll sing it a song.

Etymology 2

From Dharug nan-ga-rai (“to sleep”).

Adjective

nangry (not comparable)

1. (obsolete, Australian Aboriginal) Asleep.

Verb

nangry

1. (obsolete, Australian Aboriginal) To sleep.

Anagrams

• Granny, granny