the 13th letter in the Greek alphabet (Ν, ν), a consonant, transliterated as n
Word origin
from Greek, of Semitic origin; compare nun2
nu in British English2
the internet domain name for
Niue
Nu in British English
(njuː)
noun
U (uː), original name Thakin Nu. 1907–95, Burmese statesman and writer; prime minister (1948–56, 1957–58, 1960–62). He attempted to establish parliamentary democracy, but was ousted (1962) by Ne Win
nu- in British English
prefix
informal
indicating an updated or modern version of something
nu-metal music
Word origin
C20: from new
NU in American English
Nunavut
Nu in American English
Bible
Numbers
nu in American English1
(nu; nju)
noun
the thirteenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ν, ν)
Word origin
Gr ny < Sem, as in Heb nūn
nu in American English2
(nu)
interjection
1.
used to express surprise, agreement, acquiescence, resignation, etc.
2.
used to ask a question, with such meanings as “well?”, “so?”, or “so what?”