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General Slang
nowt but
NOWT BUT · phrase · informal
Nothing but; only
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Definitions
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Nothing but; merely.
“It's nowt but a scratch.”
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nowt but In A Sentence
It's nowt but a scratch.
Origin & Usage
'Nowt' (nothing) plus 'but'.
People Also Ask
What does 'nowt but' mean?
It means 'nothing but' or 'merely', used to play something down.
What is 'nowt'?
'Nowt' is a Northern English dialect word meaning 'nothing'.
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