Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

no worries

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.16 in modern English

Syllables: no -wor-ries
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

A general reassurance not to be concerned further with a subject.

Australian usage; Canadian usage; New Zealand usage; British usage; Colloquial

intj

A general reassurance not to be concerned further with a subject.

Australian usage; Canadian usage; New Zealand usage; British usage; Colloquial

intj

A general reassurance not to be concerned further with a subject.

Australian usage; Canadian usage; New Zealand usage; British usage; Colloquial

Example Sentences

"Sorry if my music's bothering you. — No worries. I really like classical."
"Thanks so much for the lift. — No worries, I had to go that way anyway."
"I need this done by closing time. — No worries, I'll have it sorted."

Etymology

From no + plural of worry (“concern, cause for anxiety”), but used flexibly.

Usage

Phrases

no biggie

Frequently Paired Words

no biggie

Synonyms

not to worry she’ll be right no problem no probs no wucking furries no wuckas hakuna matata consider it done

Questions

What does no worries mean?: A general reassurance not to be concerned further with a subject.
Where does no worries come from?: From no + plural of worry (“concern, cause for anxiety”), but used flexibly.

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