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Definition of non-speaks in US English:

non-speaks

noun

British
informal

  • A situation in which people are not on speaking terms because of pique; the fact of not being on speaking terms.

adverb

British
informal

  • Not on speaking terms, in a hostile relationship.

Origin

1950s. From non- + the plural of speak.

Pronunciation

non-speaks

/nɒnˈspiːks/