Dictionary
don't
Pronunciation: (dōnt), [key]—
v.
1. contraction of
do not.
2. Nonstandard(
except in some dialects). contraction of
does not.
—
n.
don'ts,customs, rules, or regulations that forbid something:
The boss has a long list of don'ts that you had better observe if you want a promotion. Cf.
do1 (def. 56).
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