couldn't've en · X
Pronunciation
- /ˈkʊd(ə)n(t)ə(v)/ (US)
Etymology
From couldn't + -'ve.
Meanings
- (contraction, nonstandard) Could not have.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| couldn’t’ve | canonical | lexicographic |
Relateds
wouldn't've · oughtn't've · shouldn't've