Shan't

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈʃɑːnt/
• Rhymes: -ɑːnt

Alternative forms

• shalln't, sha'n't

Origin

Abbreviation of shalln't or shall not.

Full definition of shan't

Contraction

1. (UK) shall notI shan't dignify that with an answer. What a stupid question!Shall we go to see a film 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.

Anagrams

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