"nohow" meaning in All languages combined

See nohow on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Etymology: From no + how. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|no|how}} no + how Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} nohow (not comparable)
  1. (slang) In no way; not at all; by no available means. Tags: not-comparable, slang Derived forms: nohowish
    Sense id: en-nohow-en-adv-nG3EVSpK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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          "ref": "1950 June 24, Walt Kelly, Pogo:",
          "text": "Don't take life so serious, son. It ain't nohow permanent.",
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