nah

¹

[ na, nah ]

adverb

, Informal.

1. no.

Nah.

²

abbreviation for

, Bible.

1. Nahum.

Nah.

abbreviation for

1. Nahum

Word History and Origins

Origin of nah¹

First recorded in 1885–90; variant of no ¹( def )

Example Sentences

"Twenty years ago, if you were to say to me that I'd be in a wheelchair, I'd be like 'Nah mate, it's all right. I'd rather go.'"

From BBC

Nah, hating on Latino men is easier.

From Los Angeles Times

"I never trusted when someone said they love me. I'd always think, 'nah, this isn't real'."

From BBC

“Nah, nah, nah. I mean, I’m going to lead by example, lead by my voice,” James said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Another group of guys said, ‘Nah, man, we had our fill.’

From Los Angeles Times