Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

none of someone's business

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.20 in modern English

Syllables: none of -some-one's busi-ness
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

22

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A matter (especially a private or personal one) that someone is not entitled to be involved in or informed about.

Example Sentences

"He asked what I was talking to Sam about. I told him it was none of his business."

Derived Forms

nunya NOYB

Phrases

what's it to you it's none of your business mind your own business

Frequently Paired Words

what's it to you it's none of your business mind your own business

Questions

What does none of someone's business mean?: A matter (especially a private or personal one) that someone is not entitled to be involved in or informed about.

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