never ever

phrase

informal
used especially in speech as a more forceful way to say "never"
He never ever wanted to grow up.
I promise to never ever do it again.

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“Never ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/never%20ever. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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