intj

nyah

NYA

Nyah (intj) means an exclamation used to express smug or childish triumph over someone, often paired with a taunting gesture. Example: “Nyah, I told you I'd win!" she teased, sticking out her tongue.”

intj

An exclamation used to express smug or childish triumph over someone, often paired with a taunting gesture.

""Nyah, I told you I'd win!" she teased, sticking out her tongue."

An imitation of a cat's meow, often used playfully in online or anime-influenced writing.

"The character ended every sentence with a cutesy "nyah~"."

How to use nyah

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA playful, taunting exclamation, or a cutesy way of writing "meow."

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"_____, I told you I'd win!" she teased, sticking out her tongue.

Etymology

Uncertain. Assertions of its universality among children regardless of culture or parent tongue are likely false.

Rhymes for nyah

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nyah” mean?

The word “nyah” means an exclamation used to express smug or childish triumph over someone, often paired with a taunting gesture. In plain terms, a playful, taunting exclamation, or a cutesy way of writing "meow.".

How do you pronounce “nyah”?

“Nyah” is pronounced NYA (/ˈnjæ/ in IPA).

How do you use “nyah” in a sentence?

Here is “nyah” used in a sentence: “"Nyah, I told you I'd win!" she teased, sticking out her tongue.”

What part of speech is “nyah”?

“Nyah” is an intj.

How many meanings does “nyah” have?

“Nyah” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an exclamation used to express smug or childish triumph over someone, often paired with a taunting gesture.