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uh–uh
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
uh–uh
(interjection)
uh–uh
/
ˈ
ʌˌʌ/
but spoken nasally
interjection
uh–uh
/
ˈ
ʌˌʌ/
but spoken nasally
interjection
Britannica Dictionary definition of UH–UH
chiefly US, informal
—
used to say no or to emphasize a negative answer to a question, request, or offer
“Are you going to the party?” “
Uh-uh
. I have to study.”
I won't do it.
Uh-uh
.
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