uh–uh

interjection \two ^əm's or two ^ən's preceded by glottal stops; ˈəⁿ-ˌəⁿ\

—used to say no or to emphasize a negative answer to a question, request, or offer

Full Definition of UH-UH

—used to indicate negation

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circa 1924

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