Nothing.
Nowt
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
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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