Australian Slang
Yeah, nah
Used when politely refusing an offer or suggestion in conversation.
Literal Meaning
Yeah, nah" → "Agreement followed by disagreement
Actual Meaning
No (the 'yeah' acknowledges, the 'nah' is the answer)
Examples in Context

'Want to come?' 'Yeah, nah.' (Translation: No thanks)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Polite decline
  • 2Yeah acknowledges question
  • 3Nah is the answer
Phrase Thesaurus
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nope
not at all
no way
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