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Defeat; disappointment mixed with acceptance. It is a cute way to express sadness after something unfortunate happens. Word is Japanese in origin.

Nyoro~n originated in a spinoff comic strip called "Nyoron☆Churuya-san" by Utsura Urarak, based on the character of Tsuruya from the anime "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya". The strip was later expanded into 13 two-minute episodes which are available on youtube by searching "Nyoro~n Churuya-san"; Watching one of these episodes is the best way to understand, through context, what the word means.

Nyoro~n is said in a cute, sad tone of voice after something unfortunate happens. The character who says it is a cute little girl who constantly fails to achieve what she sets out to do (often her goal is to get some smoked cheese).

People who use this word are probably either fans of the Haruhi series and its spinoff, or trying to look really cute, or both.
Try to get change from a vending machine.
It gives all pennies.
"Nyoro~n"

Set out for a picnic.
It starts to rain.
"Nyoro~n"
You eat the food in the rain anyway.

You: Hello Best Friend, I got you some smoked cheese for your birthday!
Best Friend: I am lactose intolerant.
You (crestfallen): Nyoro~n...
You: Don't worry, I'll get you something even better, then!
Best Friend: But there is nothing better than smoked cheese.
You (realizing they are right): Nyoro~n...
Nyoro~n by NyoronTsuruya January 7, 2012
Related Words
Nyoron • Nyorn • Norona • Nooron • Noron • noroneous • Noronha • Noronia • Noroniza • Noroñizar
Sexy dark chocolate boy who normally rocks a hightop and gets all the girls
"Damn nyron save some pussy for us dude"
Nyron by Oshayneee February 26, 2018
Colloquial Western Australian Aboriginal slang term used to express disappointment or disagreement with something someone has said, and to dismiss their words.
Example 1:
Man 1- “Hey bro, the party this weekend is gonna be deadly unna.”
Man 2- “Nah that party sounded cooni-ole.”
Man 1- “Nyorn!”

Example 2
Man 1- “Hey bro, you missed a dardy party on the weekend!”
Man 2- “Nyorn!”
Nyorn by :/moofti\: November 23, 2019

Noronnisah 

She is the most enjoyable person to be around when you meet her; she is a funny person to those close to her who are unconsciously aware of it; she is broad-minded and open-minded in everything you can get along with her, despite the fact that she is very cheerful and joyful. Unfortunately, she is a secretive person when it comes to her personal problems; she prefers to keep them to herself. She also has a very soft heart, so you must look after her because she is the type of person who simply hides herself when she is hurt; she is the sweetest woman you will ever meet.
Noronnisah is the sweetest girl that I've met. I want keep her forever!
Noronnisah by Stay_Happy August 23, 2021
A term for the ilicit marijuana
"Fuck, Fuck, Fuck, Motha Motha Fuck,Motha Fuck,Motha Fuck Motha Fuck Nyoonch, Nyoonch, Nyoonch, 1-2, 1-2-3-4, Nyoonch, Nyoonch, Nyoonch, Shmokin Weed, Shmokin Weed..."-Jay
nyoonch by Jay January 25, 2005
A Noronia (Noro for short) is a being that, at first glance, appears to only be capable of sarcasm and murder; however, this misconception of noronias is wrong. Noronia is a person who is, undoubtedly, very cool and amazing. Everyone loves a noronia. Noronias are often seen with a Yazimae. Noronias are the type of people to make content on Youtube or Twitch, because thats just who they are.
Person 1: I see you've been hanging out with a yazimae the other day.
Person 2: Yeah, because yazimae is stupid and I have to supervise them.
Person 1: You're such a noronia.
Noronia by CopperIngot23 February 13, 2022
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