nanny

nan-ny · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person, typically a woman, employed to take care of children in a household.

  2. 2.

    (informal) A grandmother; nana.

  3. 3.

    A female goat.

Forms

plural: nannies

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    nanny state — a government perceived as overprotective or interfering

Related words

See also: au pair, babysitter, caregiver
Synonyms: babysitter, caregiver, nursemaid

Etymology

Pet form of Ann, used as a familiar term; later applied to caretakers.