nope
[noʊp]
A nope is an expression used to say "no" quickly and informally. You can use it in place of saying "no thanks," "not now," or just plain old "no."
You might hear someone say "nope" when they're asked if they want another cookie, or if they want to go on a hike today. It's like saying no, but with a more casual tone. You can use it in writing too - you could text someone "do you want to meet up?" and they respond with "nope."
How common is "nope"?
Word nope is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
A negative reply, no.
Example: I'll take that as a nope, then.
Real examples of "nope" in context
