oughtn't

contraction

: ought not

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oughtn't was in 1884

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Cite this Entry

“Oughtn't.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oughtn%27t. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

oughtn't

: ought not
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