nyet

SayNYET/njɛt/

2 meanings of nyet

1
interjection
A firm way of saying no, used in Russian or to sound Russian.
Like saying "no way": but in Russian.
"Nyet, you cannot come in," the guard said at the gate.
When I asked him to change his mind, he just barked, "Nyet!"
Similarno
Oppositeyes
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2
noununcountable
A firm "no" or refusal, especially one given in a Russian setting.
Like getting a flat "no" stamped on your request.
The boss gave a firm nyet to the new schedule.
Her only answer to our request was a clear nyet.
Similarveto, refusal, rejection, no
Oppositeapproval, yes
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Origin

It comes from the Russian word нет (net), meaning "no."