General
yeah nah
What does yeah nah mean?
Signals mild disagreement or declining, acknowledging the other view first. 'Nah yeah' means yes.
"'Coming to the footy?' 'Yeah nah, I'm knackered.'"
Origin
Australian discourse marker sequencing agreement then refusal.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'yeah nah' mean?
It's a soft 'no'. You acknowledge what the other person said with 'yeah', then decline or disagree with 'nah'.
What's the difference between 'yeah nah' and 'nah yeah'?
'Yeah nah' lands on no, while 'nah yeah' lands on yes. Whichever word comes last is the actual answer.
Why do Australians say 'yeah nah'?
It's a discourse habit that lets you politely acknowledge someone's point before gently disagreeing or turning them down.
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