Nuh

[nuh]

Definition

Not, don't, or tag question marker ("nuh true?").

Example Sentences

Patois:
Yuh coming, nuh true?
English:
You are coming, right?

Patois:
Mi nuh know what him a do.
English:
I do not know what he is doing.

Usage Tip

Core negative particle preceding verbs ("nuh do dat"), or conversational tag asking for agreement.

Patois Synonym: don't
English Synonym: not; don't; right?

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