nyet
1
9.9
- other
- /njɛt/
- Informal
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nyet
- She gestured dismissively and said, "Nyet, that idea won't work."
Examples
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- Fret nyet, my pet.
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In Moscow, they say: "Spasibop nyet papiroski."
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When asked if he wanted dessert, he replied, "Nyet, I am full."
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In response to the group's suggestion, he firmly stated, "Nyet, we need a different plan."
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
7
9.5
A long loud cry that shows shock, protest, or disappointment
6
7.1
A casual spoken answer that means no
4
9.9
A long loud shout of no showing strong shock or sadness
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
A strong way to refuse a suggestion or request
A casual word people use to say no
A short informal way to say no, often on radio
A casual way to say no in conversation
A word that says no in Scottish English
Antonyms
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Etymology
Nyet comes from Russian and means 'no'. English borrows nyet as a strong or joking 'no', so people use it to give a clear, emphatic refusal.