no-no
🇺🇸
/ˈnəʊ nəʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈnəʊ nəʊ/
noun
R
something that is not allowed or considered inappropriate
Running in the hallway is a big no-no at school.
R
a disagreement or refusal
There were a few noes in the vote, but the proposal passed.
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the group of people who vote 'no'
The noes won the debate by a narrow margin.
interjection
R
a way to say 'no'
No, you can't have any more cookies before dinner.
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an expression of surprise or shock at something someone has said
No! You're not going out in this weather!
determiner
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not a single one
I have no homework today.
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not allowed
No running in the library.
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used to emphasize the opposite of something
It was no small feat to finish the race in first place.
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impossible
No way am I going to do that!
adverb
R
not at all
She is no more responsible than her brother.
abbreviation
R
abbreviation for 'number'
Room No. 5 is on the second floor.
R
abbreviation for 'north' or 'northern'
translation
something that is not allowed or considered inappropriate; a disagreement or refusal; the group of people who vote 'no'
a way to say 'no'; an expression of surprise or shock at something someone has said
not a single one; not allowed; used to emphasize the opposite of something; impossible
not at all
abbreviation for 'number'; abbreviation for 'north' or 'northern'
Word Forms
Plural
noes-noes