여러 축약어들 중에서, 아주 드물게 만나게 되는 ain't


ain't


1) am not, are not, is not의 축약어

2) have not, has not 의 축약어


Reference: merriam-webster.com


Although widely disapproved as nonstandard, and more common in the habitual speech of the less educated, ain't is flourishing in American English. It is used in both speech and writing to catch attention and to gain emphasis.


I am telling you - there ain't going to be any blackmail.

The creative process ain't easy.

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