ain't nothing but a thang

interjection

That particular thing or person is not important; it doesn't matter.

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Meanings

interjection

alternative ain't nuthin' but a thang

  1. slangAfrican-American VernacularThat particular thing or person is not important; it doesn't matter.

    "I mean, if you're not interested, it ain't nothing but a thang, baby girl. Just let a nigga know."

    2010, Chunichi, The Return of a Gangster's Girl, page 26
    2 more examples

    "Man, I don't see how you catch 'em. I ain't so brave." Flip confided to her partner. "Ah shit. Women? It ain't nothing but a thang."

    1975, Red Jordan Arobateau, The Bars Across Heaven, page 3

    “Aw man, she ain't nothing but a thang.” “She wouldn't give you her number right?” “Man, I ain't sweatin' that chick. She ain't nothing but trouble.”

    2006, Lawrence Christopher, Ghettoway Weekend, page 15
Cite this entry
APA

ain't nothing but a thang. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ain't%20nothing%20but%20a%20thang

MLA

“ain't nothing but a thang.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ain't%20nothing%20but%20a%20thang. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ain't nothing but a thang,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ain't%20nothing%20but%20a%20thang.

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