nah nah nah
Meaning: just joking
Usage: This phrase is used to indicate that you are just kidding or teasing. It's a playful way to dismiss something you said or did.
"I going tell your mom... nah nah nah!"
"I wen' tell her she look like a clown, nah nah nah!"
"You t'ink you can win? Nah nah nah!"
Origin: This phrase is a direct adoption from common childhood teasing language.
What does "nah nah nah" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"nah nah nah" means "just joking" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This phrase is used to indicate that you are just kidding or teasing. It's a playful way to dismiss something you said or did..
How do you pronounce "nah nah nah"?
"nah nah nah" is pronounced "NAH NAH NAH". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "nah nah nah" in a sentence?
Example: "I going tell your mom... nah nah nah!"
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