uh-uh

interjectioncommon in dialogue

/[ˈ(ʔ)ʌ̃˧.ʔʌ̃˩]/

interjection

1
informalno
"Have you eaten yet?" "Uh-uh..." "No way!"

Etymology

Likely imitative of non-verbal sounds used to indicate disagreement or discomfort. Compare nope, wherein the -p may represent closure often uttered at the end of the word no. Compare also um used to indicate hesitation. Attested from 1888.

uh · Expression of thought, confusion, or uncertainty.uh-huh · Yes; yeah.uh-oh · An exclamation of error, concern, or awareness of a problem.

uh-uh · no

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