nae

[ ney ]

adverb

1. no ¹; not.

adjective

1. no ².

nae

/ neɪ; nɑː /

determiner

1. a Scot word for no 1 not

Word History and Origins

Origin of nae¹

First recorded in 1715–25; variant of na

Example Sentences

This was met with a huge cheer from fans who were anticipating a regional version of the lyric, other earlier tour examples having included "nae chance" in Edinburgh and "jog on lad" in Liverpool.

From BBC

In an overlapping House district, three Republicans from Hobbs are vying to succeed Scott without competition from Democrats — Elaine Sena Cortez, Debra Hicks and attorney D’Nae Robinett Mills.

From Seattle Times

The Lancers’ biggest highlight belonged to guard Nae Nae Calhoun, who unleashed a wicked crossover move for a layup that left Rice sprawled on the court late in the third quarter.

From Los Angeles Times

The Lancers’ biggest highlight belonged to guard Nae Nae Calhoun, who unleashed a wicked crossover for a layup that left Rice sprawled on the court late in the third quarter.

From Los Angeles Times

Nae time for chit-chat now chaps, yer live on BBC Scotland...

From BBC