nae
Americanadverb
adjective
determiner
Etymology
Origin of nae
First recorded in 1715–25; variant of na
Example Sentences
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This was met with a huge cheer from fans who were anticipating a regional version of the lyric, other earlier tour examples having included "nae chance" in Edinburgh and "jog on lad" in Liverpool.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2024
On the coast of Scotland, howling gusts are the standard because, as the saying goes, “Nae wind, nae rain, nae golf.”
From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2022
“If you go out in the afternoons you’ll nae see a dozen people,” said the club secretary, Norman MacWilliam, who met me in the small, wood Edwardian clubhouse.
From Golf Digest • Apr. 14, 2020
“Well, one thing’s for sure,” shouts William, “you’re nae a Jonah.”
From Slate • Jul. 24, 2017
“Ah’ve nae wish tae disturb ye, Missus—” Her well-bred, educated accent suddenly developed an irresistible Scottish burr.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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