nah

Laid-back refusal

Nah is an informal variant of no and may carry slightly less force of finality than no does.

It can also express lack of interest.

refusal

no

Opposite of yes

pass · decline · reject · refuse · denial · rejection · dismissal · rebuff · turndown · hard pass

dismissal

whatever

Expression of apathy

  • mehIndifference, vocalized
  • who caresDismissive indifference expression
  • so whatExpression of indifference

big deal · anyway · moving on · never mind · forget it · doesn't matter · skip it · drop it · let it go · brush off

interjection

eh

Tag seeking confirmation

  • hmmSound of contemplation
  • wellDug water source
  • umSpoken hesitation marker

uh · pfft · pssh · tch · meh · bleh · bah · ugh · nuh-uh · mm-mm

disagreement

disagree

Hold a contrary opinion

incorrect · doubtful · skeptical · unconvinced · dispute · challenge · contest · counter · dissent · push back

Categories
Opposites
affirmation vs negation

nahyeah

Casual spoken agreement

yah · yep · yup · ya · yes

formality of refusal

nahno

Opposite of yes

no thank you · I decline · certainly not · absolutely not · negative

Phrases
Family

nay

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G