interjection
nope
An informal way of saying no.
When someone asks if I like olives, I say “nope.”
Etymology
Nope is an informal variant of no with a closing p sound. The added sound changes the conversational tone while leaving the negative answer unchanged.
More examples
- “Nope, that isn't my jacket.”
- “Do you need a ride?” “Nope, I'm walking.”
- I check for new messages, but nope, nothing yet.
Similar words
- no
- The standard negative response, appropriate in both formal and casual settings.
- nah
- Another informal negative response, often sounding more relaxed or dismissive.