NO-NONSENSE
Dictionary entry overview: What does no-nonsense mean? • NO-NONSENSE (adjective)
The adjective NO-NONSENSE has 1 sense:
1. not tolerating irrelevancies
Familiarity information: NO-NONSENSE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• NO-NONSENSE (adjective)
Meaning:
Not tolerating irrelevancies
Context example:
the no-nonsense tones of a stern parent
Similar:
direct (extended senses; direct in means or manner or behavior or language or action)
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