In a crossword, particularly a British cryptic crossword, A Nina is a message (or theme words etc) hidden in the grid, sometimes round the perimeter, sometimes along a diagonal or sometimes in the unchecked squares in a particular row or column (or more than one of each). Its name is derived from the American cartoonist Al Hirschfeld’s habit of hiding his daughter’s name, Nina, in his cartoons.
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Get the Nina mug.Nina is a nice, polite and beautiful girl. She might appear shy at first but she knows how to stand up for herself. She is great at staying in touch with friends and puts a lot of effort in her friendships. Even though she might be afraid of sudden changes, her fear won't stop her from following her dreams and from creating an exciting lifestyle.
She just moved to Lisbon even though she was afraid of moving abroad on her own.
Well, never underestimate a Nina!
Well, never underestimate a Nina!
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But man... step out of line with her, she will let you have it. And she'll make sure everyone u know knows u crossed her. Nina will give u many chances if she knows u well enough, but u only get so many. Then u'r on the chopping block, ur bits flying into people's plates.
Nina is going protect the people in her life. Don't even think about hurting someone she loves. She will go n dig up every single speck of dirt on u, throw a handful in your face, n bury u with the rest.
Nina will steal ur guy. Nina will steal ur girl. Nina will have u feeling things u'v never felt before. But after a while, the roads u follow her down will have you asking, "Can I keep up?". Nina is ALWAYS bettering herself. If u'r not keeping up, she's going to leave u in the dust. She's more emotional than she lets on, so she's probably going to be pissed if u bail on her in life. That's cos she's really good at showing everyone around her the right doors to walk in, n when u don't step over the threshold, she resents u for it. It might be her biggest flaw. She'll judge u. She knows what u'r thinking, if u'r lying, if u'r sincere, scared, etc., just by the way u BREATH, so don't bet on trying to get ANYTHING passed her.
But man... step out of line with her, she will let you have it. And she'll make sure everyone u know knows u crossed her. Nina will give u many chances if she knows u well enough, but u only get so many. Then u'r on the chopping block, ur bits flying into people's plates.
Nina is going protect the people in her life. Don't even think about hurting someone she loves. She will go n dig up every single speck of dirt on u, throw a handful in your face, n bury u with the rest.
Nina will steal ur guy. Nina will steal ur girl. Nina will have u feeling things u'v never felt before. But after a while, the roads u follow her down will have you asking, "Can I keep up?". Nina is ALWAYS bettering herself. If u'r not keeping up, she's going to leave u in the dust. She's more emotional than she lets on, so she's probably going to be pissed if u bail on her in life. That's cos she's really good at showing everyone around her the right doors to walk in, n when u don't step over the threshold, she resents u for it. It might be her biggest flaw. She'll judge u. She knows what u'r thinking, if u'r lying, if u'r sincere, scared, etc., just by the way u BREATH, so don't bet on trying to get ANYTHING passed her.
You: "Where did you get these flowers?"
Your girlfriend: "Nina gave them to me."
You: "...oh. That's cool, I guess."
Your girlfriend: "Yeah, maybe you should try it sometime." *Looks back down at her copy of 'The New Bohemian's Handbook'*
Your girlfriend: "Nina gave them to me."
You: "...oh. That's cool, I guess."
Your girlfriend: "Yeah, maybe you should try it sometime." *Looks back down at her copy of 'The New Bohemian's Handbook'*
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