don't-know

[ dohnt-noh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a person who has no opinion or is undecided, as in answering an item on a public-opinion poll.

don't know

a person who has not reached a definite opinion on a subject, esp as a response to a questionnaire

First recorded in 1885–90

I dont know of many people who refer to the civil rights bill as the Everett Dirksen bill.

I can take good care of myself; beside, with a mischievous glance into his serious eyes, I really dont know whom to marry.

I dont know that I care for chess; I can not concentrate my attention as I could a year ago.

Well, I dont know as we need to worry about her, said Jess, shrugging her shoulders.

But there might be another exit to the cave that you dont know about, Virginia mused to Phyllis and Gale.

Dont know anything about it, but just cant help playing—natural ear.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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