A vague invocation of popular convention when introducing a phrase or expression, which may be accompanied by attribution to a source or locale in which the phrase or expression is used.

Misspelling of said.

Obsolete form of says.

Even; perhaps; almost.

It is commonly said; people in general say; a common saying is. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see they, say.

To disagree; to think something or someone is doing or saying what is wrong. / To reject something.

Alternative form of he said, she said

(archaic) A refusal, denial, or negation.

To speak negatively of something. / To reply no.

present participle of nay-say