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noooo

noooo

13 9.8
A long cry people make to show strong sadness or shock
  • interjection
  • /noʊ/
  • Informal
translation icon : no
  • Noooo, they won't.
  • Noooo!
  • Oh, noooo

Examples

  • I haven't watched all the convention stuff that is on YouTube, noooo.....

    Blog text (29)
  • No, no, no, no, noooo!

  • "Noooo," he said, making a big "X" in the air.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Like, noooo, I wanna dance to my jam by myself!

    Blog text (17)
  • Allow us to sum up our thoughts in one word: Noooo!

    Blog text (14)
  • "No, no, NOOOO!" Screaming filled the empty hall.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • - Oh, noooo!

  • "Noooo," she said in what Jean supposed was Maude's idea of loud, mock rage.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • Noooo, Mummy!

  • "Noooo!" she screamed when she saw the broken vase.

Synonyms

nah
vsnoooo
  • Informal
614 8.4

An informal way to say no

is a louder extended form showing stronger distress or protest
naw
vsnoooo
  • Informal
48 9.9

A casual way to say no

is longer and more emotionally intense than this brief regional reply
nuh
vsnoooo
  • Informal
22 9.9

A short informal word people say to show disagreement

is a stretched out, emotionally stronger vocal protest than this short exclamation
nooo
vsnoooo
  • Informal
11 8.7

A long, loud cry showing strong feelings like surprise or disappointment

is a longer form that stresses intense emotion more strongly
nope
vsnoooo
  • Informal
6 7.1

A casual spoken answer that means no

is a stretched, more emotional vocal reaction rather than a brief reply
noooooo
vsnoooo
  • Informal
4 9.9

A long loud shout of no showing strong shock or sadness

is the same extended emotionally charged refusal form as this one
noo
vsnoooo
  • Slang
2 9.9

A playful, strong way to say no

is a longer, more distressed extension rather than playful emphasis
no
vsnoooo
2 1.0

An answer that refuses a request or idea

is an extended expressive form that adds strong emotion or protest
nae
vsnoooo
  • UK
1 9.9

A short exclamation meaning no to refuse something

is a prolonged emotional cry rather than a short regional reply
no siree Bob
vsnoooo
  • Informal
1 9.9

A strong informal phrase for refusing something

uses stretched vocal sound to show immediate emotional protest instead
nyet
vsnoooo
  • Informal
1 9.9

To say no strongly using a Russian word

is a lengthened vocal protest focusing on emotional distress rather than borrowal tone
heck no
vsnoooo
  • Informal
8.9

A strong way to refuse a suggestion or request

is similar in force but uses extended vocal distress rather than a phrase
naa
vsnoooo
  • Informal
9.9

A casual way to say no in conversation

is an extended vocalisation that shows stronger feeling and protest
negatory
vsnoooo
  • Slang
9.0

A short informal way to say no, often on radio

is more stretched and expressive to show distress rather than blunt denial

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

noooo main

Etymology

The word noooo is simply the usual no stretched with extra o letters to show a long, loud feeling, like saying 'no' for a long time when you are shocked or upset. That's why people use noooo to show strong emotion, protest, or distress.