non-U

[ non-yoo ]

adjective

1. not characteristic of or appropriate to the upper class, especially of Great Britain:

   certain words and phrases that are considered absolutely non-U.

non-U

/ nɒnˈjuː /

adjective

1. (esp of language) not characteristic of or used by the upper class Compare U 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of non-U¹

non- + U (adj.)

Example Sentences

The top executives of the accounting firm are considering several back-up options, including selling off just the non-U.

From Reuters

Under her tenure, Hyattsville became the first municipality in the county to extend voting privileges to non-U.

From Washington Post

Then you look at the international platform for their non-U.

From New York Times

The Semiconductor Industry Association, which represents nearly all of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and almost two-thirds of non-U.

From Washington Post

The only charge against them is possession of a firearm by a non-U.S.-citizen, although Richmond police have said they could face additional charges.

From Seattle Times