Definition of «ain't»
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| First seen | 2026 |
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"Ain't" is a deliberately informal contraction used to express "is not" in casual English. It is strongly associated with conversational speech, dialect writing, and relaxed online comments rather than edited formal prose. In the phrase "this ain't it," it makes a blunt negative judgement that something is disappointing or fails to meet the expected standard. The form can sound emphatic, familiar, or slightly defiant, depending on the surrounding tone.
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— Are you bringing the six-foot inflatable duck to the meeting? — I ain't putting that in the lift.
The office cat inspected the new motivational poster, rejected its inspirational energy, and silently decided it ain't earning a place above the water cooler.
Ugggh he been done for a min this ain't it
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