Nope, just "-" for exclusion; "NOT" is not supported. (And "+" is no longer used; just use quotes for exact matches.)
On a page of search results, you should see the standard notched-wheel-thingy for settings. Clicking on it will give you a whole bunch of things you can fiddle with, including disabling Googling Instant.
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On a page of search results, you should see the standard notched-wheel-thingy for settings. Clicking on it will give you a whole bunch of things you can fiddle with, including disabling Googling Instant.