don't

don't
don't [ dount ] short form
1. ) the usual way of saying or writing do not. This is not often used in formal writing:
I don't believe you!
Don't tell anyone.
2. ) SPOKEN a way of saying does not. This use is not considered correct:
He don't care!

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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