nohow

[ noh-hou ]

adverb

, Nonstandard.

1. under no circumstances; in no way (usually preceded by another negative):

   I can't learn this nohow.

nohow

/ ˈnəʊˌhaʊ /

adverb

1. not_standard.
   in negative constructions
   1. under any conditions
   2. in any manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of nohow¹

First recorded in 1765–75; no ² + how ¹

Example Sentences

“Not at this particular moment. But it don’t make no difference nohow.”

From Literature

“I don’t know. I got to find out. Looks like I can’t get my mind straight nohow.”

From Literature

“But I’m not going to let them cut you up, nohow.”

From Literature

“No rush, I ain’t gunn be baking no more till middle of next week nohow, so take your time. Tell your ma I ax ’bout her.”

From Literature

“Won’t make no difference nohow. Won’t put a nickel in your pocket or a biscuit on your table,” Spoon Man argued reasonably.

From Literature