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Shouldn't

/[ˈʃʊnʔ]/ noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something that should not be done. informal

    "Being a list-o-maniac, I suggested we make a list of the "shoulds" and "shouldn'ts." So in the darkness of hazy sleep, I began to mentally prepare mine. The first item on the "should" side was easy: a sibling for our 3-year-old daughter."

Verb
  1. 1
    Should not (negative auxiliary)

    "I shouldn't be telling you all this. It'll make you angry."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From should + -n't.

Etymology 2

From should + -n't.

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