Anno

Anno

AN-oh หˆanoห
Phrase

I know.

Example Sentences

"Anno, it's mental!"
"Anno what ye mean."

Etymology & History

Contraction of "I know" in Glasgow dialect, where "a" (I) combines with "know" pronounced as "no." Reflects the rapid speech patterns of urban Scots.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1900s
โœ“
Language
none
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
very informal
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