Dunno: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คทโโ๏ธ
dunno
[ dษหnoส ]
informal speech
Dunno is a colloquial contraction of 'don't know'. It is typically used in conversational English to express uncertainty or lack of knowledge about something.
Synonyms
don't know, no idea, not sure
Examples of usage
- I dunno where she went.
- Dunno what to say about that.
- He said he might join us, but I dunno for sure.
- If you ask me, I dunno the answer.
Translations
Translations of the word "dunno" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nรฃo sei
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคนเฅเค เคชเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช weiร nicht
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidak tahu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะต ะทะฝะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ nie wiem
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใชใ
๐ซ๐ท je ne sais pas
๐ช๐ธ no sรฉ
๐น๐ท bilmiyorum
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ๋ฅด๊ฒ ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุง ุฃุนุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ nevรญm
๐ธ๐ฐ neviem
๐จ๐ณ ๆไธ็ฅ้
๐ธ๐ฎ ne vem
๐ฎ๐ธ veit ekki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑัะปะตะผัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bilmirษm
๐ฒ๐ฝ no sรฉ
Etymology
The term 'dunno' is a phonetic contraction of 'do not know' that originated in the early 20th century, reflecting the informal and spoken nature of English language evolution. It likely came about as speakers sought a quicker and more efficient way to communicate uncertainty in casual conversation. The usage of 'dunno' highlights the relaxed structure of informal language and is widely recognized across various English-speaking regions. Its popularity increased with the rise of informal speech in the 20th century, particularly among younger demographics, making it a staple in everyday dialogue.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,062, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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