Used when firmly rejecting a suggestion in informal conversations.
Literal Meaning
Yeah, no" → "Agreement followed by disagreement.
Actual Meaning
Definitely no - the 'yeah' acknowledges hearing, the 'no' is the answer
Examples in Context
Friend: 'Want to wake up at 5 AM?' You: 'Yeah, no.' (Translation: Absolutely not)
Helpful Tips
1Strong rejection
2'Yeah' acknowledges the question
3'No' is the definite answer
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definitely not
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