plural no-no's or no-nos
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: something unacceptable or forbidden
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Dentists practicing for an ownership group that includes non-dentists is a no-no in Florida.
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David J. NealMiami Herald19 Feb. 2026
Miami-Dade County may make noisy nautical nightlife a no-no.
—Douglas HanksThe Orlando Sentinel16 Feb. 2026
That’s been a no-no inside the Dolphins.
—Dave HydeSun Sentinel7 Feb. 2026
Parker says putting your detergent cap in with your laundry is a no-no.
—Patricia ShannonSouthern Living1 Feb. 2026
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David J. NealMiami Herald19 Feb. 2026
Miami-Dade County may make noisy nautical nightlife a no-no.
—Douglas HanksThe Orlando Sentinel16 Feb. 2026
That’s been a no-no inside the Dolphins.
—Dave HydeSun Sentinel7 Feb. 2026
Parker says putting your detergent cap in with your laundry is a no-no.
—Patricia ShannonSouthern Living1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for no-no
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“No-no.” Merriam-Webster.com DictionaryMerriam-Websterhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-no. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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