nae

American  

[ney] / neɪ /

adverb

1. no; not.

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adjective

1. no.

nae British  

/ neɪ, nɑː /

determiner

1. a Scot word for no 1 not

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Etymology

Origin of nae

First recorded in 1715–25; variant of na

Example Sentences

Nae Campbell, a longtime customer, recalled how this "good woman" could be found vending year-round, whether in searing heat or Chicago's famously bitter cold.

From Barron's

Above that, the initials of her newborn twins, Sage Ja’Nae and Suede Ja’Cole, are paired with their birth date.

From Los Angeles Times

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

In an overlapping House district, three Republicans from Hobbs are vying to succeed Scott without competition from Democrats — Elaine Sena Cortez, Debra Hicks and attorney D’Nae Robinett Mills.

From Seattle Times

The Lancers’ biggest highlight belonged to guard Nae Nae Calhoun, who unleashed a wicked crossover move for a layup that left Rice sprawled on the court late in the third quarter.

From Los Angeles Times