Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'nuff said

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.61 in modern English

Syllables: 'nuf-f -said
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Used either to end a discussion, or to imply that further discussion is not needed.

Informal

Example Sentences

"“Your new computer is super expensive!” “Yeah, but it rocks! ’Nuff said!”"
"Remember, Blanche DuBois was a blotto and her trip to New Orleans didn't get her anywhere. Nuff said."

Etymology

Contraction and pronunciation spelling of enough said.

Usage

Informal

Phrases

end of I rest my case

Frequently Paired Words

end of IHNTA I rest my case

Questions

What does 'nuff said mean?: Used either to end a discussion, or to imply that further discussion is not needed.
Where does 'nuff said come from?: Contraction and pronunciation spelling of enough said.

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