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I ain't got no money? what is the meaning of this phrase? why can't we just say 'I don't have any money'...or I have no money. would it be also correct? what is the background of this phrase?
Mar 20, 2015 4:45 PM
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Also, "ain't" does not mean "don't". Again, from my dictionary: ain't |ānt| informal contraction am not; are not; is not: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. [originally representing London dialect.] • has not; have not: they ain't got nothing to say.
March 20, 2015
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From my dictionary: usage: The use of ain't was widespread in the 18th century and is still perfectly normal in many dialects and informal contexts in both North America and Britain. Today, however, it does not form part of standard English and should not be used in formal contexts. Ain't is absolutely proper English when used in the right place. As the usage note states, it should not be used in formal language, but if you are talking with friends and one of them asks you to lend him $20 it would be fine to say "I ain't got $20".
March 20, 2015
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"I aint got no money" is slang. Double negatives are used casually in English to emphasize the lack or negativity of something. "aint" is also slang which means "don't" In proper English, you would say "I don't have any money." Within the correct context (casual or with friends), this phrase is fine. If you aren't sure about if the phrase is proper for a situation, always default on the proper phrasing "I don't have any money." Hope this helps :)
March 20, 2015
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I have no money is correct English. I ain't got no money is often said although it is incorrect. It is said to stress that the person has no money. I ain't got no money is just bad English. Another correct way to say the same thing is I do not have any money.
March 20, 2015
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it's a slang term which I wouldn't use. You should say I don't have any money
March 20, 2015
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