Definitions

1. noun

a word used to express refusal or dissent

“The senator’s nay vote helped block the bill from passing.”

2. interjection

expressing refusal, dissent, or opposition

“I said nay, I don’t want to go to the party.”

3. verb

to express refusal or dissent

“She nay-said the invitation, citing prior commitments.”

4. adverb

used to indicate refusal or dissent

“He nay-said the offer, feeling it was too low.”