nohow

[ noh-hou ]

adverb

, Nonstandard.

1. under no circumstances; in no way (usually preceded by another negative):

   I can't learn this nohow.

nohow

/ ˈnəʊˌhaʊ /

adverb

1. not_standard.
   in negative constructions
   1. under any conditions
   2. in any manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of nohow¹

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

Example Sentences

Brer Wolf say he aint feelin' well, en he don't lak mutton nohow.

From Project Gutenberg

I wasn't glad; perhaps it was a mother's jealousy, perhaps it was second-sight a-warning of me; but I couldn't be pleased nohow.

From Project Gutenberg

They didn't see me 'cos I nipped round to the back, but I wasn't mistaken nohow.

From Project Gutenberg

You cudn't blow her up nohow; I'se tried her afore dis way.'

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He said nobody comin' back here nohow, en how Jarrow'll have to stay there with 'em ontil they was paid.

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