nope
word
/ˈnoʊp/
nohp
/nˈəʊp/
nohp
Definition
An informal way to say “no.” People use it in casual speech to refuse something, answer a negative question, or show that something is not true.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and common in speech, texting, and casual dialogue. It is usually too casual for formal writing, work emails, or polite situations where “no” or “no, thank you” sounds better. It can sound blunt depending on tone.
Spanish: no - para nadaPortuguese (BR): não - de jeito nenhumPortuguese (PT): não - de forma nenhumaChinese (Simplified): 不 - 不是Chinese (Traditional): 不 - 不是Hindi: नहीं - बिलकुल नहींArabic: لا - إطلاقًاBengali: না - না-না (অনানুষ্ঠানিক)Russian: нет - неа (разговорное)Japanese: ううん - いや (カジュアル)Vietnamese: không - không đâu (thân mật)Korean: 아니 - 아니요 (캐주얼)Turkish: hayır - yok (samimi)Urdu: نہیں (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: nggak - nggak mau (santai)
Example Sentences
“Do you want tea?” “Nope.”
basic
I asked if he was tired, and he said, “Nope.”
basic
Is this your bag? Nope, mine is black.
basic
“Did you finish the report?” “Nope, still working on it.”
natural
You think I’m going to do that for free? Nope.
natural
I thought the store was open, but nope—it closes at six.
natural