nhonhonha

Macanese

Alternative forms

• nhonhônha

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.