ixnay
1 of 2verb
ix·nay ˈiks-ˌnā 
ixnayed; ixnaying; ixnays
transitive verb
informal : to reject or put a stop to (something) : nix
Edie's mercilessly catty comeback to Susan when the latter finds her hot date with Mike ixnayed by Kendra's arrival.
Mike Flaherty
Mike FlahertyThough President Bush ixnayed that idea, Wilkinson is still optimistic. James Glave
James Glaveixnay
2 of 2adverb
informal : no, nix —used to express disagreement or the withholding of permission
"I'm leaving on the four o'clock train. I'm too tired to drive." "Maybe I oughta go with you?" "Ixnay." Mordecai Richler
—often used with on Mordecai Richler The finger is pointed at Congress: Ixnay on income-supplementing "honoraria." This may be cross-institution sniping, but fits the ethical rule that no public official should serve a private master. William Safire
William Safire
Word History
Etymology
Verb
pig Latin alteration of nix entry 1
Adverb
pig Latin alteration of nix entry 2
First Known Use
Verb
1934, in the meaning defined above
Adverb
1928, in the meaning defined above