naa
- interjection
- Informal
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naa
- When she asked if I wanted to join the party, I simply replied, naa.
Examples
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I asked if she was coming, and she said naa.
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When I suggested going out, he replied, naa.
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"Naa, I don't think that's a good idea," she replied.
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When asked if he wanted more food, he simply said, "naa."
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You might hear someone say naa instead of 'no' among friends.
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He tried to convince me to go, but I just shook my head and said naa.
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When my friend suggested a new movie, I said naa, I don't think that's my kind of film.
Synonyms
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8.4
An informal way to say no
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9.9
A casual way to say no
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9.2
A short informal reply that politely says no or disagrees
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9.9
A short informal word people say to show disagreement
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8.4
A vote against a proposal in a meeting
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9.8
A long cry people make to show strong sadness or shock
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8.7
A long, loud cry showing strong feelings like surprise or disappointment
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7.1
A casual spoken answer that means no
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9.9
A playful, strong way to say no
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1.0
An answer that refuses a request or idea
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9.9
A short exclamation meaning no to refuse something
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9.9
A strong informal phrase for refusing something
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9.9
To say no strongly using a Russian word
A casual word people use to say no
A short informal way to say no, often on radio
A strong way to refuse a suggestion or request
A long written cry showing shock or refusal
A long dramatic no used in messages to show strong refusal or sadness
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Etymology
Naa is a casual way to say 'no' or show disagreement. It is like a long, relaxed 'nah' people use with friends, which is why it works as a simple, informal 'no'.