nu

noun, intj, adj — 5 senses

nu

noun

UK /njuː/ · US /nu/

Etymology From Ancient Greek νῦ (nû), name for the letter of the Greek alphabet Ν (N) and ν (n).

1

The letter of the Greek alphabet Ν (N) and ν (n).

2

A measure of constringence in lenses or prisms.

Derived terms
ephelcystic nu, movable nu, nu movable

nu

intj

Etymology Borrowed from Yiddish נו (nu). Doublet of now.

1

Jewish An exclamation of surprise, emphasis, doubt, etc.

2

Jewish Well? (Used as a question to demand an answer from someone reluctant to answer.)

nu

adj

Etymology Phonetic respelling of new.

1

new

Derived terms
nu-disco, nu gaze, nu-house, nu jazz, nu-male, nu metal, nu skool, NuTrek, NuWho
Related terms
chu-ko-nu, nu body, sheng nu

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