ˈnōˌhau̇ adverb
Etymology: no (II) + how
1. : in no manner or way : not at all
could nohow make out the writing
was nohow equal to the task
— often used dialect following another negative
couldn't see him nohow
2. chiefly Midland : anyway
where are you going nohow
3. chiefly dialect : in a state of confused disorder : out of sorts — usually used with all
was all nohow at the thought of going