nah
adverb
no.
nah
1 American
[na, nah]
/ næ, nɑ /
adverb
Informal.
Nah.
2
American
abbreviation
Bible.
Nah.
British
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of nah
First recorded in 1885–90; variant of no 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"Nah, nah, nah. I used to use sugared hot water, before the days of hair lacquer. And I couldn't afford hair lacquer, anyway."
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025
“Like, I’m borderline scared of the dark … so, the bat? That’s something like, nah that ain’t really up my alley. I was more scared. ”
From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2024
It’s frequently considered a play on charisma, but YouTuber Kai Cenat, widely credited with coining the word, says nah, that’s not what it’s from.
From Washington Times • Nov. 27, 2023
She looks kinda like your mom, but you just know, nah, this is fake mom.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2023
Aunt Pooh thinks he has a crush on me, but nah.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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