English · Slang Attested

ain't nothing but a thang

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Meaning · English

That particular thing or person is not important; it doesn't matter.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

"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.

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