ain't nothing but a thang

English

Alternative forms

• ain't nuthin' but a thang

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Verb

ain't nothing but a thang

1. (slang, African-American Vernacular) That particular person is not important; it doesn't matter.
   • 2006, Lawrence Christopher, Ghettoway Weekend, page 15:

     “Aw man, she ain't nothing but a thang.”
     “She wouldn't give you her number right?”
     “Man, I ain't sweatin' that chick. She ain't nothing but trouble.”

   • 2010, Chunichi, The Return of a Gangster's Girl, page 26:

     "I mean, if you're not interested, it ain't nothing but a thang, baby girl. Just let a nigga know."