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naw

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Scrabble points
6
Words With Friends
7
Letters
3
Pronunciation
/nɔː/(UK)
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/nɔː/(UK) · /nɔ/(US) · /nɑ/

Definition of naw

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

intj

  1. (informal)No.
    “But listen Willis You do understand, don't you? Naw, I don't think so. Larry?”
    “"Naw, no trouble. Just pulled off the road for about ten minutes, maybe, when a couple of Nip fighters banked overhead. They were after something or other." "Is that right?" Mac replied.”
    “'Naw, hen, sorry. Ye're too young for us. Come back when you've got a couple mair years under yer belt, eh?'”
    ““Naw, no thanks. I'll catch you next time.” “Come on, Shane. All you do is work, work, and work. You need to have a little fun, don't you?” “Right now, I'm having a lot of fun. Trust me.” “Do you have company?” “No, I'm painting.””
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intj

  1. (informal)No.
    “But listen Willis You do understand, don't you? Naw, I don't think so. Larry?”
    “"Naw, no trouble. Just pulled off the road for about ten minutes, maybe, when a couple of Nip fighters banked overhead. They were after something or other." "Is that right?" Mac replied.”
    “'Naw, hen, sorry. Ye're too young for us. Come back when you've got a couple mair years under yer belt, eh?'”
    ““Naw, no thanks. I'll catch you next time.” “Come on, Shane. All you do is work, work, and work. You need to have a little fun, don't you?” “Right now, I'm having a lot of fun. Trust me.” “Do you have company?” “No, I'm painting.””
  2. (Jamaica, alt-of, pronunciation-spelling)Pronunciation spelling of not.

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Etymology

In Scottish use, from Scots naw, naa, na, from Middle English na, from Old English nā (“no, never”). More generally, a colloquial, unarticulated form of no; compare nah. More at no.

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