no speaks
The phrase "no speaks" is often used informally to describe situations where someone refuses to engage in conversation or is uncommunicative.
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Definition
B2General Communication
(colloquial, informal)Refusal to engage in conversation or provide information.
Example
- After their argument, it was all no speaks between them for days.
- The suspect was in no speaks mode, refusing to answer any questions.
B1Language Proficiency
(colloquial, informal)Describing someone who does not speak a particular language.
Example
- When asked for directions, he just said, 'No speaks English.'
- In a foreign country, you might find yourself in a no speaks situation if you don't know the language.
Similar
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