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    Ney (en. Ney)

    /nej/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Expression used to indicate disagreement or mockery.
    He laughed and said 'ney' to the idea.
    Él se rió y dijo 'ney' a la idea.
    A common expression in colloquial language among young people.
    When he was proposed to do that, his response was 'ney'.
    Cuando le propusieron hacer eso, su respuesta fue 'ney'.
    It can denote disbelief or rejection in a playful manner.
    When he heard her excuse, he could only say 'ney'.
    Cuando escuchó su excusa, solo pudo decir 'ney'.

    Etymology

    Possibly derived from the English 'nay', used in speech.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ney, please
    A sarcastic way to ask for something not to be said.
    ney, por favor
    Are you serious, ney?
    It expresses astonishment or disbelief.
    ¿ney en serio?
    that's a ney
    Phrase indicating that something is completely unacceptable.
    eso es un ney

    Related Words

    no
    Word that indicates negation.
    no
    negative
    That expresses or denotes negation.
    negativo
    disagreement
    Lack of agreement or conformity.
    desacuerdo

    Slang Meanings

    Sarcastic response to a proposal.
    When I suggested going to the party, he just said: 'ney'.
    Cuando le sugerí ir a la fiesta, solo dijo: 'ney'.
    Expression of disapproval in a humorous tone.
    The comment was so ridiculous that everyone responded with a 'ney'.
    El comentario fue tan ridículo que todos respondieron con un 'ney'.