nohow

American  

[noh-hou] / ˈnoʊˌhaʊ /

adverb

Nonstandard.

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

   I can't learn this nohow.

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nohow British  

/ ˈnəʊˌhaʊ /

adverb

1. not_standard  (in negative constructions)

   1. under any conditions

   2. in any manner

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Etymology

Origin of nohow

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

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

“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.”

From Literature

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

From Literature

"I'm on to you, Jemmy-From-The-Streets. It's pure spite that you won't howl! Think you can cross me and get away with it? Ha! Never and nohow!"

From Literature

I would not live in here—no way, nohow!

From Literature