Nay-say

Alternative forms

• naysay

Full definition of nay-say

Noun

1. (archaic) A refusal, denial, or negation.
• 1816, Sir_Walter_Scott, The Black Dwarf, ch. 5,"That," replied Miss Lucy, "depends entirely on the manner in which the nay-says are said."

Verb

1. To speak negatively of something.
2. To reply no.

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• naysayer