| 释义 |
Definition of nuh in English: nuhexclamation nʌ Caribbean (A) As an introductory or terminal tag in a question or command, inviting assent or compliance (often without the expectation of reply): ‘eh?’, ‘isn't it?’, ‘won't you?’. (b) Parenthetically, as a general conversational filler or intensifier: ‘really’; ‘you know’, ‘I mean’.
Origin 1940s. Representing a colloquial pronunciation of no. Definition of nuh in US English: nuhexclamationnʌ Caribbean (A) As an introductory or terminal tag in a question or command, inviting assent or compliance (often without the expectation of reply): ‘eh?’, ‘isn't it?’, ‘won't you?’. (b) Parenthetically, as a general conversational filler or intensifier: ‘really’; ‘you know’, ‘I mean’.
Origin 1940s. Representing a colloquial pronunciation of no [interjection]. |