nossuh
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Pronunciation spelling of no, sir, representing African-American Vernacular English.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
'Hurt him considerably. Ride him down to Bellevue Hospital and dump him nearby. Got that?' 'Yassuh.' 'Don't be seen.' 'Nossuh.' Mr. Big centred the switch.
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 “nossuh” mean?
Pronunciation spelling of no, sir, representing African-American Vernacular English.
Is “nossuh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.