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Nuh - uh-Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Nuh is an informal variant of no, often used in casual speech or dialects to express disagreement, refusal, or disbelief. It adds emphasis or a dismissive tone. Example: Nuh, I don’t think so.

nuh

/nʌ/ /nʌ/

Definition:

Informal variant of "no," often used in casual speech or texting.

Synonyms:

nah, nope, no way, negative

Part of Speech:

interjection

Antonyms:

yes, yeah, yep

Common Collocations:

say nuh, just nuh, nuh uh

Derivatives:

Usage Tips:

Use "nuh" informally to express disagreement or refusal quickly.

Common Phrases:

nuh uh, nuh-uh-uh, say nuh to that

Etymology:

Originates as a colloquial shortening and alteration of "no."

Examples:

  • 1. She shook her head and said, "Nuh."
  • 2. "Nuh," he replied when asked if he wanted more food.
  • 3. I said, "Nuh," but they didn’t listen.
  • 4. "Nuh uh," she argued playfully.

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