now, now

now, now
now, now
1
— used to tell someone not to be worried or unhappy

Now, now, don't cry. Everything will be all right. You'll see!

2
— used to express criticism or disapproval

Now, now. There's no need to use that kind of language.

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ˌnow, ˈnow idiom
(also ˌnow ˈthen) used to show in a mild way that you do not approve of sth

Now then, that's enough noise.

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