nit azoy ay-ay-ay

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Pronunciations

nit azoy ay-ay-ay (NEET ah-ZOY eye-eye-eye)

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Definitions

  • adj. Not that great.

Example Sentences

  • “The band usually puts on a great performance, but last night’s show was nit azoy ay-ay-ay.” (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • ניט אַזוי אײַ־אײַ־אײַ nit azoy ay-ay-ay, lit. 'not so ay-ay-ay'

      • Who Uses This

      • Older: Jews who are middle-aged and older
      • Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage

      Regions

      • North America

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      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      nisht azoy ay-ay-ay, nisht azoi ay-ay-ay, nit azoi ay-ay-ay, nit azoi ay ay ay , nisht azoi ay ay ay, nisht azoy ay ay ay , nit azoy ay ay ay

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