dunno
Americancontraction
Etymology
Origin of dunno
First recorded in 1835–45; a phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of don't know in continuous rapid speech
Example Sentences
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"Right, anyone can get rid of 'all' poverty if you just change the definition of 'poor people' to something else, like, I dunno, 'fire hydrants' or 'opposite snakes,'" Oliver quipped.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2024
When you are really able to anchor yourself in a way that I feel sometimes now, I dunno, I feel like the world just kind of catches up with you when you least expect it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024
The rest of the world either didn’t participate or spent its social currency on Facebook or Instagram or, I dunno, kickball for grown-ups.
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2023
“Ah dunno, ’cept yuh never mentioned it befo’, ” Georgia replies.
From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2023
Maybe because, I dunno, to stop moving so fast might make you realize what an impractical home New York actually is.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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