Definition of negative

negative    

interjection

• "no".

  Person A: Hey Jay, do you want another drag?
  
  Person B: Negative.

  • See more words with the same meaning: no, disbelief, doubt (statements of).

  Last edited on Mar 26 2011. Submitted by Colin H. from Calgary, AB, Canada on Jul 07 2004.

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Other terms relating to 'no, disbelief, doubt (statements of)':
true dat	Definitions include: an expression of affirmation.
bah	Definitions include: used to convey surprise, disgust, or doubt.
forget it	Definitions include: "no".
uh-uh	Definitions include: "no."
not on (one's) life.	Definitions include: an assertion that something will never happen.
na	Definitions include: "no", but less strong.
NAK	Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion.
shintock	Definitions include: an expression of disbelief or surprise.
naw	Definitions include: "no".
nope	Definitions include: "no".
hells to the no	Definitions include: variant of "hell to the no".
no way	Definitions include: interjection of amazement.
yeah, no	Definitions include: "no."
for shizzle	Definitions include: for sure; certainly.
ain't	Definitions include: is not; am not; are not; do not; have not; will not; etc.
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Slang terms with the same root words

Other terms relating to 'negative':
neg	Definitions include: to say a "neg" (as described in the noun sense) to a person.
negative nancy	Definitions include: a word used to describe someone who is a total downer to be around.
negative Nellie	Definitions include: alternative spelling of "negative Nelly".
negative Nelly	Definitions include: a person who is frequently negative.

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