nae
3
9.9
- interjection
- UK
- 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
∞
1.0
An answer that refuses a request or idea
679
8.4
An informal way to say no
284
9.2
A short informal reply that politely says no or disagrees
56
9.9
A casual way to say no
27
9.9
A short informal word people say to show disagreement
16
9.9
A playful, strong way to say no
12
8.7
A long, loud cry showing strong feelings like surprise or disappointment
11
9.9
To say no strongly using a Russian word
8
9.8
A long cry people make to show strong sadness or shock
7
9.9
A casual word people use to say no
2
9.9
A casual way to say no in conversation
2
9.0
A short informal way to say no, often on radio
1
9.9
A strong informal phrase for refusing something
1
7.1
A casual spoken answer that means no
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'.