Shan't
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʃɑːnt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Shan't is a verb meaning (UK, Ireland, colloquial; archaic or humorous in US, Canada; dated in Australia, New Zealand) Contraction of shall + not (negative auxiliary).
Meaning
(UK, Ireland, colloquial; archaic or humorous in US, Canada; dated in Australia, New Zealand) Contraction of shall + not (negative auxiliary).
Example Sentences
Shall I or shan't I?
I shan't be coming back after the way you've treated me today.
That's not a threat, sir, for they have played fair with me, and I sha'n't sacrifice a penny of their money—unless they force me to do so. But—I'm in control. I'm sitting pretty. They can't unseat me, and I warn them not to try.
Word Forms
- shalln't
- sha'n't
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chan, panda, affair, chang, cheng.
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