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The 'yeah' means "oh yeah i thought about it" while the 'nah' relates to the answer

"yeah, i thought about it, but nah, dont think i will aye"

Very common expression in New Zealand
Hard to explain, but a very useful word, so not to hurt anyones feelings with a blunt 'nah'
"you going out tonight?"
"oh yea-nah, was gonna, but not anymore"
yea-nah by Mauao November 28, 2007
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yea nah mate

a less harsh way of saying "no" to your mate
yea nah mate by oi nah mate December 1, 2021
An automatic / addictive and commonly over used term for saying no or nope with sarcasm.

Often extended to pronounce "yeaah-NAAAAAH".

Can get very annoying after a while, especially when other words are pronunced using the same sarcastic tone.
caleb: pool tonight ??

s.k: yeaNah buddy!!
yeaNah by kooni August 28, 2007