verb a contraction of 'am not', used to indicate negation or refusal
In some dialects of English, 'amn't' is used as a contraction of 'am not'.
The word 'amn't' is used as a contraction for 'am not' in informal speech.
Students may come across 'amn't' as a contraction of 'am not' in certain English language materials.
In formal writing, 'amn't' is rarely used as it is considered non-standard English. Writers may opt to use 'am not' instead.
Psychologists may encounter 'amn't' in their work when analyzing language patterns or dialects, but would typically not use it in professional documentation or communication.