non-U

[non-yoo]

adjective

1. not characteristic of or appropriate to the upper class, especially of Great Britain.

   certain words and phrases that are considered absolutely non-U.

non-U

/ nɒnˈjuː /

adjective

1. (esp of language) not characteristic of or used by the upper class Compare U 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of non-U¹

non- + U (adj.)

Example Sentences

The 25% tariff would apply only to non-U.S.-produced content in automobiles imported under the North American free trade regimen, Trump said.

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But major farm owners understand the undocumented labor population is essential, and they’re making contingencies for mass deportations by looking for ways to keep non-U.S.-born laborers inside the country.

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The top executives of the accounting firm are considering several back-up options, including selling off just the non-U.

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Under her tenure, Hyattsville became the first municipality in the county to extend voting privileges to non-U.

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Then you look at the international platform for their non-U.

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