nuh
9.9
A small word placed at the end of a sentence to ask if someone agrees
- particle
- UK
:
¿no?
- You know it's going to rain tomorrow, nuh?
Examples
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She’s coming to the party, nuh?
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You understand what I'm saying, nuh?
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Yu nuh see where we are?
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You think mi nuh know what goin' on?
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Yu nuh see how much bullet dem fire after we?
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Dey nuh have soul.
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Yu nuh like it.
Synonyms
9.9
A short word at the end of a sentence in some Southeast Asian English to soften or make it friendlier
seeks confirmation or agreement at the end of a statement
Surface Forms
nuh main
Etymology
The word nuh used at the end of a sentence probably comes from Caribbean English, where a small sound like 'nuh' asks for agreement, like saying 'right?'. That's why people add nuh to check if someone agrees.
