Nerts Meaning in English

word

US

nɝts

NURTS

UK

nɜːts

NURTS

Definition

An old-fashioned, very informal exclamation used to express annoyance, surprise, or disagreement, similar to 'nuts' or 'darn'.

Usage & Nuances

Extremely informal and somewhat dated; mostly found in American English from the early to mid 20th century. Used as an exclamation of annoyance or rejection ('Nerts to that!'). Closely related to 'nuts' or 'darn.' Rare in modern conversation, and often used humorously or in old movies.

• Spanish: ¡rayos! - ¡qué lata! (expresión informal de frustración o rechazo)
• Portuguese (BR): Droga! (expressão informal de frustração ou rejeição) - que chatice!
• Portuguese (PT): Bolas! (expressão informal de frustração ou rejeição) - que chatice!
• Chinese (Simplified): 真倒霉！- 去你的！（用于表达懊恼或拒绝）
• Chinese (Traditional): 真倒楣！- 去你的！（用於表達懊惱或拒絕）
• Hindi: धत्तेरे! - अरे बाप रे! (नाराज़गी या हताशा व्यक्त करने के लिए, अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: تبا! - يا للغباء! (تعبير غير رسمي عن الإحباط أو الرفض)
• Bengali: ধুর - ছাই (আঞ্চলিক, পুরাতন) - বাজে!
• Russian: чёрт - вот незадача - ну и дела
• Japanese: ちぇっ - くそっ - なんだよ
• Vietnamese: chết tiệt - trời ơi - thôi đi
• Korean: 이런 - 젠장 - 아이고
• Turkish: hay aksi - tüh - yuh artık
• Urdu: ارے - چل ہٹ - ہائے رے
• Indonesian: sialan - waduh - aduh

Example Sentences

Nerts! I forgot my wallet at home.

basic

When the game got cancelled, he just said, 'Nerts.'

basic

Nerts to your idea!

basic

He failed the test, shrugged, and muttered, 'Nerts.'

natural

'Want to help?' 'Nerts—I'm busy tonight.'

natural

'They raised the price again?' 'Nerts to that!'

natural