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nah

adverb
\ ˈna How to pronounce nah (audio) , ˈnä How to pronounce nah (audio) \

Definition of nah

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: not so : no

Nah

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Definition of Nah (Entry 2 of 2)

Nahum

First Known Use of nah

Adverb

1920, in the meaning defined above

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