Nohow: meaning, definitions and examples
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nohow
[ ˈnoʊˌhaʊ ]
informal use
Nohow is an informal term meaning 'in no way' or 'not at all.' It is often used to emphasize the impossibility or negation of something.
Synonyms
no way, none, not at all
Examples of usage
- I can't help you with that nohow.
- We can't afford it, nohow.
- That solution won't work, nohow.
Translations
Translations of the word "nohow" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de jeito nenhum
🇮🇳 कोई तरीका नहीं
🇩🇪 keine Möglichkeit
🇮🇩 tidak mungkin
🇺🇦 ніяким чином
🇵🇱 w żaden sposób
🇯🇵 どうしてもない
🇫🇷 pas du tout
🇪🇸 de ninguna manera
🇹🇷 asla
🇰🇷 절대 안 돼
🇸🇦 لا طريقة
🇨🇿 v žádném případě
🇸🇰 v žiadnom prípade
🇨🇳 没有办法
🇸🇮 nič kako
🇮🇸 ekki í neinum tilfellum
🇰🇿 ешқандай жолы жоқ
🇬🇪 არ არსებობს
🇦🇿 heç bir yol yoxdur
🇲🇽 de ninguna manera
Etymology
The term 'nohow' is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 19th century. It is a colloquial contraction of 'no' and 'how,' which serves to emphasize the negation in informal speech. Its usage has waned over time, yet it remains present in some regional dialects and informal contexts. Associated with a more rustic or colloquial style of English, 'nohow' underscores the speaker's certainty regarding the impossibility of a situation or request. The word reflects the evolution of vernacular speech in American English, illustrating the way language adapts and changes in everyday conversation.