Nowt

Nowt

Nothing.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Nowt, that is."
"I've never seen such a Nowt in all my life."

Etymology & History

British nothing (Northern). Northern British dialect. 'Nowt to worry about' British reassurance. Yorkshire especially British. From 'nought' British. Reflects British Northern negation vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
Northern England
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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