crook and nanny
"Crook and nanny" is a mistaken or humorous variation of the phrase "nook and cranny," used to describe small places or average people.
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Definition
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(colloquial, mistaken)A very small place, similar to the phrase 'nook and cranny.'
Example
- They searched every crook and nanny for the lost earring.
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(colloquial, rare)An average person or people, akin to 'Joe Public.'
Example
- The opinions of every crook and nanny were considered in the survey.