ixnay

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verb

ix·​nay ˈiks-ˌnā 

ixnayed; ixnaying; ixnays

transitive verb

informal : to reject or put a stop to (something) : nix

Edie's mercilessly catty comeback to Susan when the latter finds her hot date with Mike ixnayed by Kendra's arrival.

—Mike Flaherty

Though President Bush ixnayed that idea, Wilkinson is still optimistic.

—James Glave

ixnay

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adverb

informal : no, nix

—used to express disagreement or the withholding of permission

"I'm leaving on the four o'clock train. I'm too tired to drive." "Maybe I oughta go with you?" "Ixnay."

—Mordecai Richler

—often used with on

The finger is pointed at Congress: Ixnay on income-supplementing "honoraria." This may be cross-institution sniping, but fits the ethical rule that no public official should serve a private master.

—William Safire

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Verb

Not even being nominated against a film’s costar, which is normally a split-the-difference kiss of death (although tell that to Robert De Niro), can ixnay that advantage. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Verb

pig Latin alteration of nix entry 1

Adverb

pig Latin alteration of nix entry 2

First Known Use

Verb

1934, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1928, in the meaning defined above