Gonnae no dae that

Gonnae no dae that

GON-ay no DAY that ˈɡɒneː noː deː ðat
Phrase

Please do not do that.

Example Sentences

"Gonnae no dae that!"
"Gonnae no, just gonnae no."

Etymology & History

Famous Glaswegian phrase meaning "going to not do that" - a polite but firm request. Made famous by Scottish comedian Chewin' the Fat. Quintessentially Glaswegian construction.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1990s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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