"no ways" meaning in English

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Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} no ways
  1. (idiomatic, South Africa) Synonym of no way (“absolutely not”) Tags: South-Africa, idiomatic Synonyms: no way [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-no_ways-en-intj-kVUtPcx0 Categories (other): South African English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 33 37
  2. (idiomatic, South Africa) Synonym of no way (“indicates astonished disbelief”) Tags: South-Africa, idiomatic Synonyms: no way [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-no_ways-en-intj-5wTJry-n Categories (other): South African English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 33 37

Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} no ways (uncountable)
  1. (South Africa) Synonym of no way Tags: South-Africa, uncountable Synonyms: no way [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-no_ways-en-noun-PXIPgKY~ Categories (other): South African English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 33 37

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