Nu

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /njuː/
• US IPA: /nuː/
• Rhymes: -uː

Name for the letter of the Greek alphabet Ν and ν.

Full definition of nu

Noun

1. Name for the letter of the Greek alphabet Ν and ν.
2. A measure of constringence in lenses or prisms.

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /nu/

From Yiddish נו.

Interjection

1. (Jewish) An exclamation of surprise, emphasis, doubt, etc.

Corruption of new.

Adjective

1. (slang spelling) new

Derived terms

• nu jazz
• nu metal

Anagrams

• un, 'un, UN