Dunno

usgb/dəˈnəʊ/
verb

Short for 'I don't know'. A way of saying you do not know the answer to a question.

Q: Where's John? A: Dunno, haven't seen him.
Visual representation of "dunno" - Short for 'I don't know'. A way of saying you do not know the answer to a question

Often appears as...

  • dunno why
  • dunno how

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Informal Speech

Use 'dunno' in casual conversations, not in professional or formal settings.

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He asked me for directions, and I just said 'dunno'.
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Spoken Usage

'Dunno' is mostly used in speaking rather than writing.

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Dunno if I'll go out tonight, I'm pretty tired.
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Hesitation Sound

People often use 'dunno' as a filler when hesitating or thinking.

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Hmm, dunno, let me check.
Visual representation of the word "Dunno"

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