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dunno vs dunnow

Both "dunno" and "dunnow" are informal contractions of "don't know" commonly used in spoken English. However, "dunno" is the more widely accepted and recognized form, while "dunnow" is less common and may be considered a misspelling or a regional variation.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 4741 views

dunno

This is a correct and commonly used informal contraction of "don't know" in spoken English.

Use "dunno" in informal contexts to express uncertainty or lack of knowledge.

Examples:

  • I dunno what to do.
  • Do you know where she went? - Dunno.
  • I got terrible guts, dunno what it is.
  • To get a little more fun, when someone says, dunno...
  • How much she gets out of the office, dunno.
  • Your little - dunno what to call it - fling?
  • Dunno, but my Aunt told me a true story.
  • Well, um... dunno really.
  • I know what we have to do. I just dunno how we do it.
  • And so well dunno, maybe kids these days don't believe in haunted forests but
  • l dunno, what do you think?
  • l dunno why, but l do.
  • Look, l dunno what he did to you, but l apologize on his behalf, OK?
  • I've locked myself in the bathroom, but I just dunno what to do
  • Dunno about fluorescent orange, though.
  • Dunno why we bother asking anymore.
  • - Dunno, you feel impatient...
  • - Dunno, big and happy.
  • Dunno, look in here, Spud.
  • Dunno, between the chicken fingers and the salad.
  • Dunno. But he's loaded.
  • Dunno? Looks like a black nail or something.

Alternatives:

  • don't know
  • I have no idea
  • haven't got a clue
  • beats me
  • search me

dunnow

This is not a standard or widely recognized form of the informal contraction "don't know".

Avoid using "dunnow" as it may be considered a misspelling or a less common regional variation.

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