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/Sounds like "NEE" (as in "knee") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

To completely ignore something, pay it zero attention, and not dignify it with a response. In Spain, "ni caso" is how you shut down a topic, a comment, or a person without even engaging. It is the Spanish equivalent of "don't even bother" or "don't pay it any mind."

Examples

Don't pay attention to what they say, you know your own worth.

I told him it was a bad idea and he completely ignored me.

Regional synonyms

In Mexico, someone sharp and quick-witted who reads situations fast and acts before anyone else does. You can also use it as a verb: "avionearse" means to wake up, get smart, and move before it is too late. Being called "avion" is a compliment.