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noone - What does it mean?

Definition of 'noone'

English

Etymology 1

Pronoun

(en-pron)
  • Usage notes
    *Noone is formed in parallel to the formation of (nobody), (anyone), and (everyone), but it is often considered incorrect because of the doubled vowels creating a temptation to read and pronounce it as "noon" (). *American users (COCA) prefer the spelling (no one) to either noone'' or ''no-one by more than 500 to 1. *UK users (BNC) prefer (no-one) to noone'' 50 to 1 and ''no one'' to ''noone 12 to 1.

    Etymology 2

    Similar to 'noone'

    name, nine, none, nome, nene, neume, nonnie