nhonhonha

Macanese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Shortened form of nhonha-nhonha, reduplication of nhonha. Compare Malay nyonya-nyonya.

Noun

nhonhonha (singular nhonha)

  1. plural of nhonha: girls, women, ladies
    Coordinate term: nhunhum
    Nhonhonha canta.Girls sing.