plural no-no's or no-nos
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: something unacceptable or forbidden
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That’s been a no-no inside the Dolphins.
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Another handwashing no-no is touching the phone, then grabbing clean tongs without washing hands.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Parker says putting your detergent cap in with your laundry is a no-no.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Another no-no was muslin dresses.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Another handwashing no-no is touching the phone, then grabbing clean tongs without washing hands.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Parker says putting your detergent cap in with your laundry is a no-no.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Another no-no was muslin dresses.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for no-no
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“No-no.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-no. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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