rona
nounUK /ˈɹəʊnə/ · US /ˈɹoʊnə/
Etymology A clipping of corona, itself a clipping of coronavirus.
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Informal, Often, With definite article COVID-19.
- If I caught the rona, I'd make sure I self-isolate for two weeks minimum!
- “bruh you’re goat, I don’t get a paycheck for another week & even then I think my store is shutting down next week cos of rona,” one Twitter user replied to Lil Nas.2020 March 14, Rhian Daly, “Lil Nas X and Megan Thee Stallion offer fans financial assistance during coronavirus outbreak”, in NME:
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- The rona is out here getting everyone. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski first dropped the “Wojbomb” that four Brooklyn Nets players test[ed] positive for COVID-19 but initially didn't release the names of those individuals.2020 March 17, Bernard Beanz Smalls, “Kevin Durant Confirms He's 1 of The 4 Brooklyn Nets With The Rona, Twitter Reacts”, in Hip-Hop Wired:
- COVID19 might be shutting down the world as we know it (get better soon, Tom and Rita), but that rona can't stop the pod.2020 March 18, “'Better Things' Star Pamela Adlon is Everyone's Mom: Listen to Episode 19 of 'Watch Less'”, in Complex:
- Morgan Stanley has offered some investment-banking employees $500 to cover equipment purchases, according to social media posts, which may soon result in more creative Rona Rigs on Instagram.2020 March 19, Tom Maloney, “Traders create ultimate work from home 'rona rigs'”, in The Australian Financial Review:
- Jessie's dad can do a plank for 10 minutes so should he worry about getting the 'rona?2020 March 19, “Some Unexpected Coronavirus Dilemmas”, in Mamamia: