nah
Translation
nah, no
Examples
"Want to go out?" "Nah, I'll stay home."
'Want to go out?' 'Nah, I'll stay home.'
"Are you mad at me?" "Nah, we're cool."
'Are you mad at me?' 'Nah, we're cool.'
Grammar Patterns
((interjection)) used to give a negative answer "Are you coming?" "Nah, I'm busy."
Similar Words
Synonyms: nope, naw; Antonyms: yeah, yep, yes
Etymology
A relaxed, nasal pronunciation of 'no', common in informal speech since the early 20th century.
Memory Tips
Think of the sound you make when you're tired and don't want to do something. It's a lazy 'no'.