Dunno
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.
Often appears as...
- dunno why
- dunno how
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
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.
Often appears as...
- dunno why
- dunno how
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Speech
Use 'dunno' in casual conversations, not in professional or formal settings.
He asked me for directions, and I just said 'dunno'.
Pro Tip 2/3Spoken Usage
'Dunno' is mostly used in speaking rather than writing.
Dunno if I'll go out tonight, I'm pretty tired.
Pro Tip 3/3Hesitation Sound
People often use 'dunno' as a filler when hesitating or thinking.
Hmm, dunno, let me check.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Speech
Use 'dunno' in casual conversations, not in professional or formal settings.
He asked me for directions, and I just said 'dunno'.
Pro Tip 2/3Spoken Usage
'Dunno' is mostly used in speaking rather than writing.
Dunno if I'll go out tonight, I'm pretty tired.
Pro Tip 3/3Hesitation Sound
People often use 'dunno' as a filler when hesitating or thinking.
Hmm, dunno, let me check.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Speech
Use 'dunno' in casual conversations, not in professional or formal settings.
He asked me for directions, and I just said 'dunno'.
Pro Tip 2/3Spoken Usage
'Dunno' is mostly used in speaking rather than writing.
Dunno if I'll go out tonight, I'm pretty tired.
Pro Tip 3/3Hesitation Sound
People often use 'dunno' as a filler when hesitating or thinking.
Hmm, dunno, let me check.
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Inside the bizarre world...
but it's actually closer to knee-jerk contrarianism. Everyone says the earth is round, you say it's flat. Everyone says racism is bad, you say, "I dunno, I'm skeptical about that." I cannot tell you how many young white men I have spoken to in the last few years who have said,
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and said about these excursions will help build Stacy's confidence come I dunno and already she's overcome her initial nerves she's pretty fast isn't she she is they
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although you can dissolve the three Indians at first doesn't matter I dunno I was asked
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Inside the bizarre world...
but it's actually closer to knee-jerk contrarianism. Everyone says the earth is round, you say it's flat. Everyone says racism is bad, you say, "I dunno, I'm skeptical about that." I cannot tell you how many young white men I have spoken to in the last few years who have said,
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Orphan Wombat Preparing...
and said about these excursions will help build Stacy's confidence come I dunno and already she's overcome her initial nerves she's pretty fast isn't she she is they
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Hear the Untold Story of...
although you can dissolve the three Indians at first doesn't matter I dunno I was asked
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Quote examples
Diego Costa
Brazilian Athlete
I don't think I am the type of person who thinks, 'I dunno. Things are getting on top of me.' It's not that I think I'm any different to most people. I always make a big effort, to fight with all my strength, make the best of a situation, and always want to win.
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Mark Cavendish
Manx Cyclist
A lot of people in the Isle of Man support me and it makes it all worthwhile when people are interested in what you're doing. I dunno if the word 'famous' is appropriate, but I'm quite well known on the Isle of Man.
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Nathan Parsons
Australian Actor
I probably use email the most. I dunno if that counts as an app. I try to stay off my electronics as much as possible. Real life is happening all around you; you're better off just being a part of it.
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Adam Vinatieri
American Athlete
I think anybody that has had a bad game, or, I dunno, I guess if you go out golfing and you hook a couple balls, are you thinking about it until you get it figured out?
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Jimi Manuwa
British Athlete
I dunno - there's always a beast that comes out whenever I want it to... I can control the beast and everything, but it comes out when I want to.
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Ted Dwane
British Musician
Can't cook. Can't, I dunno, do paperwork. I don't know, what else can't we do? I'm not to be trusted with other people's animals.
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Ian Rankin
Scottish Writer
I dunno whether it was to do with my parents - we were working-class - but it was important to me to be self-sufficient.
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Jeff Goldblum
American Actor
It's not charming to go on a show and say, I dunno. It doesn't fool anybody. There's nothing glamorous about it at all.
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Autumn Reeser
American Actress
I'm such a dog person. I dunno, I just feel like it really enriches your life, to have something to care for.
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Bono
Irish Singer
Books! I dunno if I ever told you this, but books are the greatest gift one person can give another.
Quote examples
Diego Costa
Brazilian Athlete
I don't think I am the type of person who thinks, 'I dunno. Things are getting on top of me.' It's not that I think I'm any different to most people. I always make a big effort, to fight with all my strength, make the best of a situation, and always want to win.
Quote examples
Mark Cavendish
Manx Cyclist
A lot of people in the Isle of Man support me and it makes it all worthwhile when people are interested in what you're doing. I dunno if the word 'famous' is appropriate, but I'm quite well known on the Isle of Man.
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Nathan Parsons
Australian Actor
I probably use email the most. I dunno if that counts as an app. I try to stay off my electronics as much as possible. Real life is happening all around you; you're better off just being a part of it.
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Adam Vinatieri
American Athlete
I think anybody that has had a bad game, or, I dunno, I guess if you go out golfing and you hook a couple balls, are you thinking about it until you get it figured out?
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Jimi Manuwa
British Athlete
I dunno - there's always a beast that comes out whenever I want it to... I can control the beast and everything, but it comes out when I want to.
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Ted Dwane
British Musician
Can't cook. Can't, I dunno, do paperwork. I don't know, what else can't we do? I'm not to be trusted with other people's animals.
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Ian Rankin
Scottish Writer
I dunno whether it was to do with my parents - we were working-class - but it was important to me to be self-sufficient.
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Jeff Goldblum
American Actor
It's not charming to go on a show and say, I dunno. It doesn't fool anybody. There's nothing glamorous about it at all.
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Autumn Reeser
American Actress
I'm such a dog person. I dunno, I just feel like it really enriches your life, to have something to care for.
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Bono
Irish Singer
Books! I dunno if I ever told you this, but books are the greatest gift one person can give another.
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