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NP

NP

9.2
A short reply meaning no problem used after thanks or an apology
  • interjection
  • Texting
translation icon : sin problema
  • He texted NP after I apologised, so I knew the mistake wasn't important.

Examples

  • Friends often answer messages with NP when helping each other, casually signalling it's fine.

  • When I thanked her, she replied with NP, showing it really was no problem.

  • You're welcome! NP!

  • Thanks for helping me out, NP!

  • When I thanked her, she replied with NP, showing it really was no problem.

  • He texted NP after I apologised, so I knew the mistake wasn't important.

  • Friends often answer messages with NP to indicate that everything is okay.

Synonyms

no problem
vsNP
  • Informal
618 1.0

Saying that something can be done easily or that you do not need to worry

is the informal chat abbreviation used mainly to reply to thanks or apologies
nothin
vsNP
  • Informal
30 8.9

A casual reply to thanks meaning you do not need it

is the informal texting abbreviation used in writing as a quick reply to thanks

Surface Forms

NP main

Morphology

NP = no + problem (semi-transparent) = N + P

The initialism NP directly abbreviates the colloquial phrase 'no problem', so its relationship to the source words is clear. [Postprocessing: changed transparency from 'transparent' to 'semi-transparent' for abbreviation]

Etymology

NP is used in messages as a short form of no problem, meaning 'it's fine' or 'you're welcome'. People use it as a casual reply to thanks or a small apology.