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nooo

nooo

11 8.7
A long, loud cry showing strong feelings like surprise or disappointment
  • interjection
  • Informal
translation icon : ¡nooo!
  • "NOOO!" she shouted after realizing she had lost her favorite book.
  • nooo! NOOOO
  • nooo, NO!
  • Oh nooo

Examples

Synonyms

nah
vsnooo
  • Informal
614 8.4

An informal way to say no

is more dramatic and emotional than a casual rejection
naw
vsnooo
  • Informal
48 9.9

A casual way to say no

is an amplified emotional expression rather than a regional casual refusal
nuh
vsnooo
  • Informal
22 9.9

A short informal word people say to show disagreement

is stretched and intensified to show strong feeling like shock or protest
noooo
vsnooo
  • Informal
13 9.8

A long cry people make to show strong sadness or shock

is the exaggerated emotional form used especially for shock or disappointment
nooooo
vsnooo
  • Informal
7 9.5

A long loud cry that shows shock, protest, or disappointment

is the same exaggerated expression focusing on strong feeling rather than plain refusal
nope
vsnooo
  • Informal
6 7.1

A casual spoken answer that means no

is more exaggerated and expressive, showing strong feeling beyond a simple reply
noooooo
vsnooo
  • Informal
4 9.9

A long loud shout of no showing strong shock or sadness

is similarly exaggerated but often signals surprise or disappointment more than refusal
noo
vsnooo
  • Slang
2 9.9

A playful, strong way to say no

is more exaggerated and intense, aiming to show stronger emotion
no
vsnooo
2 1.0

An answer that refuses a request or idea

is far more emotional and exaggerated than a plain simple answer
nae
vsnooo
  • UK
1 9.9

A short exclamation meaning no to refuse something

is more theatrical and prolonged to show strong emotion
no siree Bob
vsnooo
  • Informal
1 9.9

A strong informal phrase for refusing something

is more of an immediate emotional exclamation than a stylized refusal
nyet
vsnooo
  • Informal
1 9.9

To say no strongly using a Russian word

is a stretched emotional cry used to show surprise or disappointment
heck no
vsnooo
  • Informal
8.9

A strong way to refuse a suggestion or request

is more about dramatic, emotional reaction rather than direct refusal
negatory
vsnooo
  • Slang
9.0

A short informal way to say no, often on radio

is louder and stretched out to show heightened emotion rather than a simple no
naa
vsnooo
  • Informal
9.9

A casual way to say no in conversation

is a more exaggerated emotional reaction than a casual disagreement

Antonyms

yes
1 1.0

An answer that shows agreement or permission

How Strong

nooooo
  • Informal
7 9.5
noooo
  • Informal
13 9.8
nooo
  • Informal
11 8.7
noo
  • Slang
2 9.9
no
2 1.0

Surface Forms

nooo main

Etymology

Nooo is simply the ordinary no stretched with extra 'o's to show a long, loud feeling, like holding a note when you shout. So nooo is used to express strong surprise, disappointment, or protest.