interjection now, now A gentle reproach or admonition. 0
interjection now, now A reassurance. 0
convention now, now You can say 'now, now' as a friendly way of trying to comfort someone who is upset or distressed. 0
convention now, now You can say 'Now, then' or 'Now, now' when you want to give someone you know well a friendly warning not to behave in a particular way. 0
noun now, now an exclamation used to rebuke or pacify someone 0
