"nee-naw" meaning in All languages combined

See nee-naw on Wiktionary

Interjection [English]

Head templates: {{en-interj}} nee-naw
  1. (childish, chiefly British) Imitating the sound of a siren on a vehicle used by emergency services. Tags: British, childish
    Sense id: en-nee-naw-en-intj-Hy15DooI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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