NOHOW Definition & Meaning

nohow

[noh-hou]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

Nonstandard.

under no circumstances; in no way (usually preceded by another negative).
I can't learn this nohow.

nohow

/ ˈ��əʊˌ��ʊ /

not_standard��(in negative constructions)
1. under any conditions
2. in any manner

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Origin of nohow¹

First recorded in 1765–75; no ² + how ¹

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“Not at this particular moment. But it don’t make no difference nohow.”

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“I don’t know. I got to find out. Looks like I can’t get my mind straight nohow.”

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“But I’m not going to let them cut you up, nohow.”

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“No rush, I ain’t gunn be baking no more till middle of next week nohow, so take your time. Tell your ma I ax ’bout her.”

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“Won’t make no difference nohow. Won’t put a nickel in your pocket or a biscuit on your table,” Spoon Man argued reasonably.

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