How to Use no-no in a Sentence

no-no

noun

• That’s a basic no-no in lacrosse, from the pee-wee leagues to the pros.
  — Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2023
• South Sudan turned the ball over 19 times, a big no-no as the U.S. thrives in the open floor.
  — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 July 2024
• But if a parent doesn't care if the line gets crossed – well, that's a no-no.
  — Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
• That seems to have been a no-no in the past, but CBS highlighted them.
  — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2024
• Another no-no is trying to go all the way down to the floor.
  — Christa Sgobba, SELF, 18 Oct. 2024
• That’s a big no-no, be prepared for a lot of rough looks [from people].
  — Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
• And the grass was synthetic, which was also a no-no for a World Cup.
  — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
• And the grass was synthetic, which was also a no-no for a World Cup.
  — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
• Loose shoes — like, flip-flops ― are a no-no, and so is going barefoot.
  — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
• But being glued to your screen at a networking event is a no-no.
  — Ginny Hogan, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
• Nomo’s no-no in Coors Field is still one of the most spectacular feats by a pitcher.
  — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 2 May 2025
• Rototilling won’t speed up soil warming and is still a no-no.
  — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 2 June 2023
• That’s a no-no, usually a sign of a player’s near term decline.
  — Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
• Peanut oil is also a no-no as some guests may have allergies.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
• Secured area or no, pre-singing blank prescription forms is a no-no.
  — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
• Today, this kind of wildlife encounter would be a big no-no for safety reasons.
  — Christine Peterson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
• Those rules, of course, are legendary, if unwritten: Cleavage is a no-no.
  — Emily Zemler, Allure, 13 Dec. 2023
• Leave the seashells on Sardinia’s seashore On the Italian island of Sardinia, beachcombing is a no-no.
  — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
• Even picking up a call and having a conversation is a huge no-no.
  — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 July 2025
• That’s typically a no-no, and a great way to shorten the life of cables, and even connections.
  — PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
• As for the use of Roundup or other glyphosate products to hit individual weeds, this, too, is a no-no.
  — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Apr. 2023
• Trekking, tent, or ski poles with visible cracks or discoloration are a no-no.
  — Kelly Klein, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2023
• This is a no-no anywhere there are other people within earshot.
  — Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 12 Oct. 2023
• Sale never flirted with a no-no, but lasted longer than Snell struck out one more batter than the Giants lefty.
  — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024
• What was once considered a style no-no in cold weather has now become a bold statement.
  — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 13 July 2025
• Using it as storage for buckets and other equipment is a no-no.
  — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
• Stilettos are a no-no when walking around any large city, but platforms will pull your spring outfits together with more comfort.
  — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
• Araiza, McKnight and Russell each took an inning to close out the no-no.
  — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
• People even had them as pets (though that’s a no-no today).
  — Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
• Traditionally, shorts and boots are a no-no.
  — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026