plural no-no's or no-nos
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: something unacceptable or forbidden
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For one, the player was wearing earbuds—typically a no-no in these kinds of semi-private games where many players have existing friendships.
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Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
Peanut oil is also a no-no as some guests may have allergies.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
After Michigan pulled off the unlikely victory, members of the team attempted to plant a UM flag at midfield, a big no-no in college football.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
Another no-no was browning flour in an old skillet as the first ingredient in fruitcake.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
Peanut oil is also a no-no as some guests may have allergies.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
After Michigan pulled off the unlikely victory, members of the team attempted to plant a UM flag at midfield, a big no-no in college football.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
Another no-no was browning flour in an old skillet as the first ingredient in fruitcake.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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“No-no.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-no. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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