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nah

interjection
USNAH/nɑ/

2 meanings of nah

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  1. 1
    nointerjectioncolloquial
    A relaxed, friendly way to say no.

    Nah, I'm not hungry right now.

    Do you want to come along? Nah, I'll stay home tonight.

    Similarnaw

    Oppositeyeah, yep, yes

  2. 2
    handing overinterjectionManglishSinglish
    Said when you hand something to someone, meaning "here, take this."

    Nah, take the umbrella before you go.

    Nah, this one is for you. I bought two by mistake.

    Similarhere (entry)

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Origins

Meaning 1

A casual, relaxed way of saying "no."

Meaning 2

Taken from the Malay word "nah."

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 1 fact