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.
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:
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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.