adv
nuh
Nuh (adv) means an informal spelling used to represent a casual or dialectal pronunciation of "no". Example: “Nuh, I ain't going," he said, shaking his head.”
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An informal spelling used to represent a casual or dialectal pronunciation of "no".
""Nuh, I ain't going," he said, shaking his head."
How to use nuh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual written way of spelling "no" as it sounds in relaxed speech.
When to use it
Informal and dialectal; used in texting, song lyrics, and eye dialect rather than formal writing.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English na, from Old English nā.
Frequently asked questions
What does “nuh” mean?
The word “nuh” means an informal spelling used to represent a casual or dialectal pronunciation of "no". In plain terms, a casual written way of spelling "no" as it sounds in relaxed speech.
How do you use “nuh” in a sentence?
Here is “nuh” used in a sentence: “"Nuh, I ain't going," he said, shaking his head.”
What part of speech is “nuh”?
“Nuh” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of nuh?
"nuh" (adv) means an informal spelling used to represent a casual or dialectal pronunciation of "no".
