What does nannying mean?
Nannying means present participle and gerund of nanny.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
present participle and gerund of nanny.
The subject is nannying. The test of whether a regulation is nannying depends on the above condition. For example, seatbelts & helmets are nannying; 30mph residential speed limits are not nannying (though some people consider this is).
On the other hand, there is far too much nannying nowadays, and probably the widespread use of anti-bacterial wipes for the kitchen, baby's highchair and everywhere else in the home is helping to spread MRSA and C-difficile in hospitals
Use nannying when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Nannying means present participle and gerund of nanny.
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The subject is nannying. The test of whether a regulation is nannying depends on the above condition. For example, seatbelts & helmets are nannying; 30mph residential speed limits are not nannying (though some people consider this is).
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