Yeshivish glossary term
nu
נו
Meaning
- well?
- so?
- come on
Alternate spellings
noo
Usage and context
Its meaning depends heavily on tone. It can prompt someone to continue, express impatience, or ask what happens next.
- Category
- interjection
- Language origin
- Yiddish
Example in Yeshivish
Nu, are we leaving or not?
Plain-English example
Well, are we leaving or not?