Vaw-naw

n.

Heard in Mayo

Nonsense or foolish talk. Also used to dismiss a boastful claim.

In use

Fool'Oh yeah I own three houses'" "Feen vaw-naw

Posh English

Braggart: Oh yes, I own three houses. Response: Utter balderdash.

  • Feek naw?A direct and crude invitation to sexual intercourse.
  • NawA regional phonetic rendering of the negative particle no, delivered with emphasis.
  • Naw dat wud be uA snappy retort used to deflect an insult or accusation right back at the speaker.
  • Naw mang!An emphatic expression of refusal or disagreement; a firm 'no'.
  • Jack the ladA boastful fellow who is all talk and no substance.
  • ClaimTo threaten someone with physical violence or to challenge them to a fight.