English
Alternative spellings
ix-nay
Etymology
Pig Latin version of nix; possibly the only Pig Latin phrase to enter common English besides amscray. Ixnay and amscray were used widely in "The Three Stooges" shorts, possibly the main source of popularity for the words.
Pronunciation
IPA|/�ɪks�neɪ/
SAMPA|<tt>/"Iks%neI/</tt>
audio|En-us-ixnay.ogg|Audio (US)
Noun
ixnay
- No.
Verb
ixnay (present tense only)
- transitive (Used in an imperative) Do not do or talk about (something).
#: Ixnay on the �W-A-L-K� while the dogs can hear you.
Related terms
nix
See also
XNAY
w:Pig Latin
Category:Pig Latin
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