naow1
/ˈnaʊ/informal
adverb
= now.
Origin
Early 19th century. Representing a colloquial or regional pronunciation of now.
naow2
/ˈnaʊ/(also nao)
adverb
Used to express a negative reply, frequently passing into interjection; = no. Also occasionally as adjective: = no.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Robert Holland (1829–1893). Representing a colloquial or regional pronunciation of no.