For eg. is it right to say- "people ain't what we think they are"?
2007-02-26 14:50:14 · 8 answers · asked by coolest 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
ain't makes you sound uneducated, aren't is much better to use (it's are and not put together)
2007-02-26 14:59:19 · answer #1 · answered by Shadow Lark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary (the 2 volume, 3801 page, 1993 edition)
SLANG: Language that is regarded as very informal or much below standard educated level.
Ain't is definitely not a word you will hear coming out of educated mouths (hopefully not anyway.) It seems to fit nicely into the Oxford definition of slang.
2007-02-26 22:57:06 · answer #2 · answered by zoogrl2001 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ain't
• contraction informal 1 am not; are not; is not. 2 has not; have not.
— USAGE In modern English the use of ain’t is non-standard and should not be used in formal or written contexts, despite being widespread in many dialects and in informal speech.
2007-02-26 23:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by Jamaal B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's just an informal contraction. if you are writing or speaking to an audience that calls for formality or professionalism, probably best to avoid it. if not, then i ain't tellin nobody.
2007-02-26 23:08:16 · answer #4 · answered by otis_hobson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ain't is not a word you would use if you were to want to sound educated--or even semi-educated
2007-02-27 00:04:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not slang. its in the dictionary and it is a contraction of are not
2007-02-26 22:55:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2007-02-28 23:17:36 · answer #7 · answered by love all 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why? it is your mind... if you think so do not use it
2007-02-26 22:56:26 · answer #8 · answered by konkanchaprawakta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋