no-no boy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
This renunciation required answering "no" to the last two questions in a questionnaire.
Meanings
- (US, historical, qualifier:World War II, slang) A Japanese man who refused to renounce the Japanese emperor and to serve in the United States armed forces.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| no-no boys | Number=Plur | lexicographic |