Pronunciation: /noʊ noʊ/
noun a negative response or refusal
A1 I said no no to eating candy before dinner.
A2 The toddler kept saying no no to going to bed.
B1 The teacher's strict rule was a definite no no for using phones in class.
B2 The company's policy was a clear no no for discussing confidential information outside of work.
C1 The politician's scandal was a major no no in the eyes of the public.
C2 Breaking the law is a serious no no that can result in severe consequences.
adjective used to express disapproval or disagreement
A1 I told him 'no no' when he tried to touch the hot stove.
A2 She gave a 'no no' look when he suggested skipping class.
B1 The teacher's 'no no' tone indicated that the students needed to quiet down.
B2 The company had a strict 'no no' policy on using personal devices during work hours.
C1 The government issued a 'no no' warning for citizens to avoid traveling to certain regions.
C2 The CEO's 'no no' decision to cut costs led to protests from employees.
adverb used to emphasize a negative response or refusal
A1 No, no! Don't touch the hot stove.
A2 No, no, you can't eat that cookie before dinner.
B1 No, no, you shouldn't talk to strangers online.
B2 No, no, you mustn't drive without a license.
C1 No, no, you shouldn't make decisions without considering all the consequences.
C2 No, no, you can't expect to succeed without putting in the necessary effort.
formal There should be no no exceptions to the company's policy on data security.
informal No no way am I going to that party, it's too far.
slang No no way, dude, that's not cool at all.
figurative She had a no no attitude towards anyone who tried to take advantage of her kindness.
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