nertz
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9.9
- interjection
- /nɜrts/
- Archaic
- You really think that will work? Nertz to that idea!
Examples
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Oh, nertz! I forgot my keys again.
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After missing the bus again, he muttered nertz under his breath.
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When the plan failed, he threw up his hands and shouted nertz.
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She heard the rumor and replied, 'nertz to that!'
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After hearing his ridiculous excuse, she couldn't help but exclaim, 'Nertz!'
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When he suggested that she should work overtime, she replied with a dismissive 'Nertz!'
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He rolled his eyes and muttered 'Nertz' at the absurdity of the situation.
Synonyms
315
9.4
A word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or concern
184
8.8
A short informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or sympathy
60
9.3
A short sound people make to show they feel annoyed or do not believe something
27
9.9
A short informal word people say to show disagreement
21
8.4
A short angry cry people say when they feel annoyed or frustrated
20
9.9
A short sound showing disbelief or lack of interest
17
9.9
A quick sound you make to show you do not like or take someone seriously
17
8.8
A quiet sound people make to show mild disapproval or annoyance
13
9.9
A short sound people make when they feel frustrated, annoyed, or surprised
10
9.9
A short sound people make to show annoyance or mild disapproval
10
9.7
A short sound to show dislike or boredom
7
9.9
A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance
7
9.8
A short sound that shows frustration or annoyance
5
9.9
A short sound used to show disgust, disbelief, or dismissal
5
9.9
An old exclamation showing disbelief or contempt
5
9.9
A short sound people say to show dislike or disgust
2
9.9
An old-fashioned word people say to show disbelief or annoyance
2
9.9
An old-fashioned shout to show surprise or annoyance
2
9.9
A short word people say to show disgust
2
9.9
A short sound people say to show they feel disgust
2
9.9
An old word people say to show surprise or anger
2
9.0
A short informal way to say no, often on radio
2
9.9
An informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or that they do not believe something
1
9.9
A short gruff sound that shows annoyance or disapproval
1
9.9
To say an old-fashioned rude word to show surprise or anger
1
9.9
A short shout expressing disbelief or annoyance
1
9.9
A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance
1
9.9
A short angry or surprised shout used instead of a rude word
1
9.9
A short word people say to show they dislike something
1
9.9
A short word people say to show they do not believe or respect something
1
9.9
An old mild word people say when they are annoyed
A short sound used to show dislike and to dismiss an idea or person
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word nertz is an old exclamation used to show annoyance or disbelief. It likely began as a playful change of the short word 'nuts', so saying nertz is like saying 'nonsense' or 'darn'.