also: おねんね · ねんねん · ねんねえ
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Baby-talk word for sleeping or going to bed. Used with small children, or by adults in a childish or affectionate tone. Can be used as a noun or with する.
もう遅いから、ねんねしようね。
It's late, so let's go to sleep, okay?
赤
The baby is sleeping.
noun
Baby-talk word for a baby or very young child. Often used affectionately.
うちのねんねは、よく寝る子だ。
Our little one is a good sleeper.
noun
childish person
Refers to a childish or immature person, especially a young woman. Can be mildly teasing or affectionate.
彼女はまだねんねで、一人で何もできない。
She's still such a baby; she can't do anything by herself.