Noway: meaning, definitions and examples
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noway
[ ˈnaʊˌweɪ ]
refusal, denial
The term 'noway' is an informal expression used to indicate strong disbelief or refusal. It implies that something is not possible or that the speaker does not agree with a statement or idea.
Synonyms
absolutely not, no way, not a chance
Examples of usage
- Noway I'm going to that party.
- He said he would help, but I was like, noway!
- You expect me to believe that? Noway!
Translations
Translations of the word "noway" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não é possível
🇮🇳 संभव नहीं है
🇩🇪 nicht möglich
🇮🇩 tidak mungkin
🇺🇦 неможливо
🇵🇱 nie ma mowy
🇯🇵 ありえない
🇫🇷 pas possible
🇪🇸 no es posible
🇹🇷 mümkün değil
🇰🇷 불가능하다
🇸🇦 غير ممكن
🇨🇿 nemožné
🇸🇰 nie je možné
🇨🇳 不可能
🇸🇮 ni mogoče
🇮🇸 ógerlegt
🇰🇿 мүмкін емес
🇬🇪 არ არის შესაძლებელი
🇦🇿 mümkün deyil
🇲🇽 no es posible
Etymology
The term 'noway' is derived from the phrase 'no way', which has been in use since the early 20th century. It combines the negation 'no' with the noun 'way', which can signify method, style, or manner. The informal contraction 'noway' reflects a conversational tone, often used in American English. Its usage has been popularized through various contexts, including casual speech and media, to express incredulity or strong refusal. The phonetic spelling captures the way the phrase is pronounced in everyday conversation. Over time, 'noway' has become a staple in informal dialogue, indicating that a speaker finds a suggestion or idea completely unacceptable.