dunno

dun-no · contraction

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Definitions

contraction

  1. 1.

    (Informal) A casual pronunciation and spelling of "don't know" or "I don't know."

Phrases & expressions

  • I dunno — I don't know
  • Dunno about that — Expression of uncertainty or skepticism

Related words

See also: don't, know, maybe
Synonyms: don't know

Etymology

Informal contraction of "don't know" or "I don't know," representing casual spoken pronunciation. First recorded in writing in the late 19th century.