yeah, nah

interjection

A polite expression of either agreement or disagreement (clarified by following speech): can be used to denote conclusion of cursory difference(s) of opinion between speakers ("yeah-nah, he's a top bloke at the end of the day"), and/or perceived escalations of discord ("yeah-nah, I can, however, see where you're coming from").

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interjection

alternative yeah nah · alternative yeah-nah

  1. AustraliaNew ZealandA polite expression of either agreement or disagreement (clarified by following speech): can be used to denote conclusion of cursory difference(s) of opinion between speakers ("yeah-nah, he's a top bloke at the end of the day"), and/or perceived escalations of discord ("yeah-nah, I can, however, see where you're coming from").
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APA

yeah, nah. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/yeah%2C%20nah

MLA

“yeah, nah.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/yeah%2C%20nah. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “yeah, nah,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/yeah%2C%20nah.

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