naw

Etymology

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.

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  1. (informal) No.
    "Naw, no trouble. Just pulled off the road for about ten minutes, maybe, when a couple of Nip fighters banked overhead. They were after something or other." "Is that right?" Mac replied. 2003, Anton F. Bilek, Tony Bilek, Gene O'Connell, No Uncle Sam: The Forgotten of Bataan, Kent State University Press, page 31
    'Naw, hen, sorry. Ye're too young for us. Come back when you've got a couple mair years under yer belt, eh?' 2012, Alex Gray, A Pound of Flesh
    “Naw, no thanks. I'll catch you next time.” “Come on, Shane. All you do is work, work, and work. You need to have a little fun, don't you?” “Right now, I'm having a lot of fun. Trust me.” “Do you have company?” “No, I'm painting.” 2012-11-01, Brenda Hampton, Naughty No More, Urban Books
  2. (Jamaica) Pronunciation spelling of not.

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