unna
unna Lexical Profile
• interjection
Australian An expression used to seek agreement, confirmation, or to prompt a response, equivalent to 'isn't it?', 'ain't it?', or 'right?'.
"That was a deadly game of footy, unna?"
• noun
A town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, situated at the eastern edge of the Ruhr district.
Word Nuance & Usage
As an interjection, 'unna' is a cultural marker in Australian Aboriginal English used similarly to 'isn't it?' to prompt agreement. As a capitalized proper noun, it refers to a German town.
• Rhymes for unna
Word Origin & Etymology
The interjection 'unna' originates from Australian Aboriginal English, particularly associated with the Noongar people of Western Australia. The proper noun refers to a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with historical roots dating back to the Middle Ages.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.