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sayso

sayso is the alternative spelling of say-so.

Meaning of say-so

Noun

say-so (plural say-sos)

  1. (informal) Authority, as backing some statement, injunction, or command.
    • I wouldn't buy anything that expensive just on the say-so of a saleman.
    Synonyms:
    leave, permission

Forms of sayso

pluralsaysos

Questions about sayso

What is sayso the alternative spelling of?
Sayso is the alternative spelling of say-so.

Words near sayso in the dictionary

  1. says when
  2. says who
  3. says word one
  4. says yes
  5. says you
  6. sayso
  7. saysos
  8. sayst
  9. SAYT
  10. sayth
  11. Saytseff's rule

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