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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“I dunno, people don’t act like themselves when they’re traumatized,” Nicchi tried.
From Salon ● May 4, 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
“I dunno, bro,” he says, moving on to a lollipop.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
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