phrase
General Slang
not even
NOT-EE-vun · phrase · slang
No way; that's not true
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Definitions
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A denial or expression of disbelief; 'not even, ow' is an emphatic version.
“You reckon you'd win? Not even.”
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not even In A Sentence
You reckon you'd win? Not even.
Origin & Usage
New Zealand slang denial, often tagged with 'ow'.
Variants
not even ow
People Also Ask
What does 'not even' mean in New Zealand?
'Not even' is a Kiwi denial meaning 'no way' or 'that's not true'. It rejects what was just said.
What is 'not even, ow'?
Adding 'ow' as a tag makes the denial more emphatic, a feature of Māori and Pasifika-influenced New Zealand speech.
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