that ain't it
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Meaning · English
Used to express disapproval of an action.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"Yeah, no. That ain't it," Jessica argued. "These people do not get paid nearly enough to deal with all that nonsense or for you to use them for money and clout. Because at the end of the day, even if you’re not getting a dollar amount from making these videos, you're still getting attention and clo
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 “that ain't it” mean?
Used to express disapproval of an action.
Is “that ain't it” formal or informal?
that ain't it is generally slang.