Not!

Not! (exclamation / US Slang, from Wayne’s World)

(Also heard as: Not!, Yeah, not, Not.)

Definition:

“Not!” is tacked onto the end of a sentence to reverse it. You say something sounds positive, then shout “Not!” to show you meant the opposite.

Where Not! Comes From:

The gag was made famous by Wayne’s World (1992) and the Saturday Night Live sketch it came from. In the film Wayne says things like “yeah, that’ll be fun… not!”, and it became a huge 90s catchphrase.

How People Actually Use Not!:

Used for sarcasm and jokes: “I love Mondays. Not!” It feels very 90s, so people use it now as a retro joke.

Is Not! Rude?

No. It is a light, sarcastic joke, though it can sound mocking if aimed at someone’s idea.

Examples in the Wild:

• “I can’t wait for the meeting. Not!”Meaning: I really am not looking forward to the meeting.
• “Great haircut. Not!”Meaning: That haircut is bad.
• “Yeah, he’s totally on time. Not!”Meaning: He is always late.

Similar Slang:

Cap, Cringe, Lame, Throw Shade

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