ain't nothing but a thang
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Meaning · English
That particular thing or person is not important; it doesn't matter.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
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."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ain't nothing but a thang” mean?
That particular thing or person is not important; it doesn't matter.
Is “ain't nothing but a thang” formal or informal?
ain't nothing but a thang is generally slang.