nope

American  

[nohp] / noʊp /

adverb

Informal.

1. no.

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nope British  

/ nəʊp /

1. an informal word for no 1

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Etymology

Origin of nope

1885–90, variant of no ¹; yup

Example Sentences

Yet the home builders’ so-called seasonal “hope trade”—a stretch of time during the housing market’s winter slumber when the stocks perform well on budding expectations for sales come spring—was more of a “nope trade” in December.

From Barron's

As Season 14’s three-part reunion neared its conclusion, host Andy Cohen tried to wrangle the women to pose for a customary cast photo, but Beauvais wanted no part of it, muttering, “I’m out … nope, I’m not doing it,” while walking off stage in her bejeweled gown.

From Los Angeles Times

Asked whether this loss will cause him to question his commitment to the England job, Stokes said: "Nope."

From BBC

He tapped each item, saying, “Nope, nope, nope, nope.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Nope. Not at all. I’d say you have a pretty sophisticated take on the whole thing.”

From Literature