Synonyms for no-no


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : noh-noh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnoʊˌnoʊ

Top 10 synonyms for no-no Other synonyms for the word no-no

Définition 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)

Antonyms for no-no

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