Nay

/neɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A vote against or a negative answer.

In the meeting, there were more yays than nays.

interjection

Used to express a negative response or refusal; no.

When asked if she would join the team, she replied with a firm nay.

Used to suggest that something is not only false, but much more so.

Nay, it is not just a mistake; it is a complete oversight.

Middle English, from Old English 'nā', a contraction of 'nō' and 'ā'.

Nay, I say!

A formal expression of strong disagreement.

Nay to all

A complete refusal or rejection.

A word used to give a negative response.

refusal

An act of saying no.

Nay-sayer

He's such a nay-sayer about everything.

Nayboy

Don't be a nayboy; try to see the positive side.