Noun | Regional (Northern England)
Encyclopedia of British Slang
NOWT
Noun | Neutral | Regional (Northern England)
NOWT Pronunciation: /na?t/ Part of Speech: Noun Severity Level: Neutral Category: Regional (Northern England)
Definition
Nowt means nothing.
Usage
Ive got nowt.
Cultural Insight
Strong Northern dialect word.
Assessment
Distinct regional vocabulary.
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