General
nosuh
What does nosuh mean?
A drawn-together, emphatic denial or disbelief — 'no way!' Also heard as 'no suh.'
"You met him? Nosuh!"
Origin
Boston/New England; contraction of 'no, sir' used for emphatic disbelief.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'nosuh' mean?
It's an emphatic 'no way!' expressing denial or disbelief.
Where does 'nosuh' come from?
It's a Boston/New England contraction of 'no, sir,' used to voice emphatic disbelief.
How do you use 'nosuh'?
As a reaction of surprise or disbelief, like 'You met him? Nosuh!'
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