Antonyms for no-no

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : noh-noh

Phonetic Transcription : ˈnoʊˌnoʊ

Definition of no-no

Origin : 1942, from reduplication of no.

As in off-limits : adj prohibited
As in prohibited : adj forbidden
As in unauthorized : adj not sanctioned, permitted
As in impermissible : adj forbidden
As in forbidden : adj outlawed, prohibited
As in malediction : noun curse
As in oath : noun curse
As in profanity : noun foul language
As in prohibition : noun ban, forbiddance
As in regulation : noun rule, requirement
As in restriction : noun limit
As in rule : noun standard, principle of behavior
As in ban : noun official forbiddance
As in swearing : noun foul language
As in taboo : noun something not allowed, permitted
As in interdiction : noun forbiddance
As in proscription : noun forbiddance
As in constraint : noun force
As in curse : noun hateful, swearing remark
As in forbidden fruit : noun immoral indulgence
As in guide : noun information, instructions

Example sentences :

They're going to take No-no home, then we're all going to the movies.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

"No-no; I thought of that myself, and Nemu too advised it," cried Ani.
Extract from : « Uarda, Complete » by Georg Ebers

No-no, that won't do; you mustn't talk, and you mustn't retch and gag that way, either—you'll wake up your poor brother.
Extract from : « Those Extraordinary Twins » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

Synonyms for no-no

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