What does NOHOW mean?

Definition of "nohow"

1. Parts of Speech: Adverb

2. Definition: In no way or manner; not at all.

3. Pronunciations: US: /noʊˈhaʊ/, UK: /nəʊˈhaʊ/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "nohow" is a colloquial contraction of "no how" and originated in the United States in the mid-19th century. It is primarily used in informal speech and writing to express the idea of "not at all" or "in no way." It can be used as a standalone adverb or in conjunction with other words to modify a verb or adjective.

5. Synonyms: Not at all, in no way, by no means, under no circumstances.

6. Related Words: Noway, nowhere, nosey, noose, noted.

7. Example Sentences:

  1. He tried to fix the car, but it just wouldn start nohow.
  2. The team couldn seem to win nohow, no matter how hard they tried.
  3. She didn want to go to the party nohow, even though her friends begged her to come.


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