English edit

Etymology edit

Initialism of X-No-Archive: yes., a Usenet message header that indicates the message should not be retained on the server after delivery. Probably also influenced by ixnay.

Phrase edit

XNAY

  1. (Internet slang) Indicates the poster’s request for a message not to be stored in Usenet archives.

Related terms edit

  • XNA (X-No-Archive)

See also edit