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uno

OO-noh

Uno (interjection) means What a player shouts in the card game Uno when down to their last card. Example: “She forgot to yell \"uno\" and had to draw two extra cards as a penalty.”

interjection
1
What a player shouts in the card game Uno when down to their last card.
"She forgot to yell \"uno\" and had to draw two extra cards as a penalty."
noun
1
A popular card game played with colored, numbered cards, similar in spirit to crazy eights.
"The kids begged for one more round of Uno before bed."

How to use uno

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBoth the family card game and the word players shout when they're down to one card.

Word forms

Unos plural

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She forgot to yell \"_____\" and had to draw two extra cards as a penalty.

Etymology

From Spanish uno, meaning \"one\" — the number a player is left holding when they call it out.

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for uno

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Frequently asked questions

What does “uno” mean?

The word “uno” means what a player shouts in the card game Uno when down to their last card. In plain terms, both the family card game and the word players shout when they're down to one card.

How do you pronounce “uno”?

“Uno” is pronounced OO-noh (/ˈuː.noʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “uno” in a sentence?

Here is “uno” used in a sentence: “The kids begged for one more round of Uno before bed.”

What part of speech is “uno”?

Depending on how it is used, “uno” can be an interjection and a noun.

Where does the word “uno” come from?

The word “uno” comes from Spanish. From Spanish uno, meaning \"one\" — the number a player is left holding when they call it out.

Is “uno” a common word?

“Uno” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “uno” have?

“Uno” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: what a player shouts in the card game Uno when down to their last card.

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