nuh-uh

/ˈnʌˌʔʌ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnʌˌʔʌ/ (ame, ipa)

nuh-uh — exclamation

1. a spoken sound written as 'nuh-uh' that people use to reject something, disagree

1.感嘆詞A2
釋義

a spoken sound written as 'nuh-uh' that people use to reject something, disagree at once, or refuse permission in a firm informal way.

例句

"Can I borrow your bike without asking?" "Nuh-uh, ask me first."

nuh-uh refusing a request and stopping it immediately

Takeshi folded his arms and said, "Nuh-uh, that was your turn to wash the pan."

nuh-uh disagreeing with someone's excuse

同義詞
  • no

    the neutral equivalent; 'nuh-uh' sounds more playful, emotional, and informal

  • nah

    also informal, but usually softer and more relaxed than the firmer 'nuh-uh'

  • uh-uh

    a similar negative sound; 'nuh-uh' is often spelled out to sound more emphatic or childlike

反義詞
  • uh-huh

    the matching spoken sound for agreement rather than refusal

  • yeah

    an informal positive reply instead of a refusal

文法句型

Nuh-uh.

"Nuh-uh," + clause

用法筆記

Usually said with a quick head shake or firm tone to show immediate disagreement, refusal, or disapproval. It appears mostly in speech, comics, and casual writing that records speech. It sounds more playful or childish than plain 'no', so avoid it in formal writing or serious professional situations.

常見錯誤

❌The student wrote nuh-uh on the permission form.
✅The student said "nuh-uh" when the coach made an unfair demand.
💡'nuh-uh' imitates speech and is not used as a formal written answer.
❌I nuh-uh the idea.
✅I said "nuh-uh" to the idea.
💡use 'nuh-uh' as a spoken exclamation, not as a regular verb.