interjection
General Slang
unna
UN-uh · interjection · slang
isn't it? / true?
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A tag meaning 'isn't it?' or 'true?', characteristic of Aboriginal English, often paired with 'deadly'.
“That was a solid feed, unna?”
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unna In A Sentence
That was a solid feed, unna?
Origin & Usage
Aboriginal English tag question, prominent in works like Deadly, Unna?.
Variants
una
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What does unna mean?
It's a tag question meaning 'isn't it?' or 'true?', added to the end of a statement to invite agreement. It's characteristic of Aboriginal English.
How do you use unna?
You tack it onto the end of a sentence, like 'That was deadly, unna?' — the same way you'd say 'right?' or 'eh?'.
Where does unna come from?
It's an Aboriginal English tag question, made especially well known by the novel and film 'Deadly, Unna?'.
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