neener neener
Childish mocking phrase
Neener neener is a taunting expression, typically directed at someone who has suffered a minor misfortune or been bested in some way.
It mimics the singsong mockery of children on playgrounds: Neener neener, you can't catch me!
Adults use it ironically or playfully rather than with genuine malice.
Sometimes extended to neener neener neener.
- tauntInsulting provocation
- nyahTaunting vocalization
- na na naPlaceholder singing syllables
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
- playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
teasing · raspberry · sticking tongue out · making faces · childish · brat · singsong · tongue · sticking · jeering · bully · mocking · bratty · schoolyard · immature · gloating · sore winner · rubbing it in
neener neenerthere there
Consoling utterance
consolation · it's okay · sympathy · compassion · commiseration
neener neenergraciousness
Courteous, kind demeanor
good sportsmanship · magnanimity · dignity · maturity · class
neener neenercongratulations
Expression of praise for achievement
well done · good for you · bravo · way to go · kudos