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Uh-uh

/[ˈ(ʔ)ʌ̃˧.ʔʌ̃˩]/ intj, slang

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Intj
  1. 1
    no informal

    ""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.

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