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Is aint a word in the dictionary?
The strong proscription against ain’t in standard English has led to many misconceptions, often expressed jocularly (or ironically), as “ain’t ain’t a word” or “ain’t ain’t in the dictionary.” Ain’t is listed in most dictionaries, including the Oxford Dictionary of English and Merriam-Webster.
Is aint a Scrabble word?
No, aint is not in the scrabble dictionary.
What is the correct form of aint?
/eɪnt/ short form of am not, is not, are not, has not, or have not: He ain’t going. “Can I have a cigarette?” “I ain’t got none left.”
Is aint a Boggle word?
Yes, ain’t is a real word, but I don’t think you’re allowed to use contractions in scrabble.
Is Ain’t in the Webster dictionary?
“Ain’t” and 10,000 other new entries have made it into the newest edition of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. It’s not the first dictionary to print the word, which has long appeared in unabridged dictionaries as well as Webster’s New World Dictionary. But most identify it as substandard or slang. But he ain’t.
Is Ree a valid scrabble word?
Yes, ree is in the scrabble dictionary.
Is Aint standard English?
The use of ain’t was widespread in the 18th century and is still perfectly normal in many dialects and informal contexts in both North America and Britain. Today, however, it does not form part of standard English and should not be used in formal contexts
Is ‘Ain’t’ a word?
Am not
Is Aint in the Dictionary?
The strong prescription against ain’t in standard English has led to many misconceptions, often expressed jocularly (or ironically), as “ain’t ain’t a word” or “ain’t ain’t in the dictionary.”. Ain’t is listed in most dictionaries, including the Oxford Dictionary of English and Merriam-Webster .