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Nu

Verb / nu: / Another word for nu — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Nu is a word used to express surprise or excitement. It can also be used to mean 'new' or 'recent'.

Synonyms & similar words

wow cool amazing neat awesome incredible fantastic marvelous terrific outstanding fresh recent modern up-to-date contemporary current latest newfangled novel

Synonyms by register

Formal

acceptance assent concurrence affirmation

Informal

yep uh-huh okay sure right

Literary

aye yea

Antonyms

yes affirmative agreement consent approval assent

Common collocations

  • say nu
  • give nu
  • get nu
  • nu to
  • nu on
  • nu about
  • nu that

Word family

adverb nu

Usage note

Nu is an informal interjection used to express agreement or affirmation, often in response to a question. It is primarily used in spoken language and is not typically found in formal writing.

Example sentences

  1. Nu, I can't believe how fast you ran!
  2. Wow, that's really cool!
  3. That's amazing, nu?
  4. Nu, that's a fantastic idea!
  5. Nu, I love your new dress!

Quotes

  • 'Nu' is the sound of one hand clapping. - Alan Watts
  • Nu, here is a point-blank rule: always write ads with the idea that they will be read by the woman of the house. - Morris Hite
  • Nu, my hearties, let us take to the sea! - Robert Louis Stevenson

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