nae
1
9.9
- interjection
- UK
:
no
- Nae, haud yer wheesht.
Examples
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There's nae time to lose!
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As men of science, it is our role... nae!
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Nae!
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Nae bother.
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"Nae, I'm not interested in that idea."
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"Nae, there are no tickets left for the concert."
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He shook his head and simply replied, "Nae."
Synonyms
614
8.4
An informal way to say no
48
9.9
A casual way to say no
27
9.2
A short informal reply that politely says no or disagrees
22
9.9
A short informal word people say to show disagreement
13
9.8
A long cry people make to show strong sadness or shock
11
8.7
A long, loud cry showing strong feelings like surprise or disappointment
6
7.1
A casual spoken answer that means no
2
9.9
A playful, strong way to say no
2
1.0
An answer that refuses a request or idea
1
9.9
A strong informal phrase for refusing something
1
9.9
To say no strongly using a Russian word
A casual way to say no in conversation
A casual word people use to say no
A short informal way to say no, often on radio
A long dramatic no used in messages to show strong refusal or sadness
A long written cry showing shock or refusal
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word nae comes from an old English word nā meaning 'not one' and is the Scots way of saying English no or nay. So, as a short answer or refusal it simply means 'no'.