naw
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naw
- /nɔː/ UK
- /nɔ/ US
- /nɑ/ cot caught merger
Sounds like nor, gnaw · Rhymes with -ɔː, -ɑː
Where it comes from
In Scottish use, from Scots naw, naa, na, from Middle English na, from Old English nā (“no, never”). More generally, a colloquial, unarticulated form of no; compare nah. More at no.
interjection
- No. But listen Willis You do understand, don't you? Naw, I don't think so. Larry?
- Pronunciation spelling of not.not
