nay

Pronunciation

• enPR: nā
• IPA: /neɪ/
• SAMPA: /neI/
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Homophones

• neigh

Interjection

Interjection nay

1. You use nay to show disapproval, similar to no.

   Lord Charles Grantham wanted to speak in Parliament, but other members said, "Nay!"

Noun

Singular nay

Plural nays

1. A nay is a vote of no.

   The "ayes" are 220 and the "nays" are 180, so the "ayes" have it.