interjection
General Slang
tonnere
toh-NAIR · interjection · informal
An exclamation of surprise or vexation
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An exclamation expressing surprise, frustration, or annoyance, literally 'thunder'. Also 'tonnay'.
“Tonnere! The rain spoil everything.”
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tonnere In A Sentence
Tonnere! The rain spoil everything.
Origin & Usage
Trinidad & Tobago; from French 'tonnerre' (thunder).
People Also Ask
What does 'tonnere' mean?
It's an exclamation of surprise, frustration or annoyance — literally meaning 'thunder'.
Where does 'tonnere' come from?
It derives from the French word 'tonnerre', meaning thunder, reflecting Trinidad's French Creole heritage.
How do you use 'tonnere'?
As a spontaneous outburst when something goes wrong, e.g. 'Tonnere! I miss the bus'.
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