no-no

[ noh-noh ]

/ ˈnoʊˌnoʊ /

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noun, plural no-nos, no-no's.Informal.

anything that is forbidden or not advisable, as because of being improper or unsafe: If you want to lose weight, rich desserts are a no-no.

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Origin of no-no

1940–45, Americanism; reduplication of no¹

How to use no-no in a sentence

Or has the see and hear and speak-no-evil stance of the Republican House persuaded him that he is in the clear?
The Price of Steve Scalise’s Silence|Jason Berry|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
These days, plenty of women are turning to online sites for no-frills male companionship.
Career-Minded Women Turn to Male Escorts For No-Strings Fun and (Maybe) Sex|Aurora Snow|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Riffing off the slogan “Now Everyone Can Fly,” the carrier offered no-frills flights that were both cheap and plentiful.
The Presumed Crash of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 Is Nothing Like MH370|Lennox Samuels|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And why would its ostensible spokesperson refuse to answer yes/no questions about them?
How Canadian Oilmen Pinkwash the Keystone Pipeline|Jay Michaelson|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Because Wright was a no-show in criminal court to face the loud music and pot bust he already had an outstanding warrant.
The Navy ‘Hero’ Who Pimped an HIV-Positive Teen|M.L. Nestel|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
My No. 4239 addressed to Maxwell and repeated to you was sent before receiving your telegram under reply.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
Cela nous plaisoit fort, car aussy nos gens avoyent besoin 36 de temps pour s'armer et pavier.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
D'effect, en deux endroits, aucuns de nos gens s'escrierent miserablement que nous estions trestous perdus.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Ce fut lors que nos gens se penserent estre veritablement prins, et j tout n'estoit que clameur et tumulte.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Nos duo Societate tuguriolum habemus ligneum, in quo vix posit mens commouere nos possumus.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various

British Dictionary definitions for no-no

Nono

/ (Italian ˈnɔːno) /

noun

Luigi (luˈiːdʒi). 1924–90, Italian composer of 12-tone music

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