shan't

English

Alternative forms

• shalln't, sha'n't

Etymology

Abbreviation of shalln't

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈʃɑːnt/, X-SAMPA: /"SA:nt/
• Rhymes: -ɑːnt

Contraction

shan't

1. shall not

   I shan't dignify that with an answer, what a stupid question!

   Shall we go to the films this afternoon? No we shan't.

Usage notes

Dated and very rarely used in North America, where it may not be understood. Like shall, it may also be considered formal or pompous, or used in a parody of British English speakers.

See also

• Appendix:English tag questions

Anagrams

• Hants, ha'nts
• hasn't
• NHTSA
• snath