plural no-no's or no-nos
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: something unacceptable or forbidden
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In the same vein, abrasive cleaning materials are also a no-no.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Squeaking and clanking is a huge no-no for me, and thankfully there are no metal pieces to announce your comings and goings or nocturnal activities.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
But flipping off Chiefs fans was a no-no.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
That’s a no-no for notaries, who are legally required to be present (even virtually) for the signature and to confirm the identity of the person signing a document.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 13 Dec. 2025
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Squeaking and clanking is a huge no-no for me, and thankfully there are no metal pieces to announce your comings and goings or nocturnal activities.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
But flipping off Chiefs fans was a no-no.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
That’s a no-no for notaries, who are legally required to be present (even virtually) for the signature and to confirm the identity of the person signing a document.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 13 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for no-no
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“No-no.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-no. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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