nup

Examples

• All

• Whenever someone offers her coffee, she always says "nup."

• He asked if I wanted dessert and I just replied, "nup."

• Nope, nup!

• Sure, I can help! Nup!

• "Do you want to join us for a movie?" "Nup, I'm busy tonight."

• "Are you going to buy that dress?" "Nup, it's too expensive for me."

• "Would you like another drink?" "Nup, I've had enough for now."

Synonyms

N

nah

vsnup

• Informal

614 8.4

An informal way to say no

has the same informal meaning but differs only in spoken form

N

nope

vsnup

• Informal

459 7.7

A casual spoken way to say no

is the same basic informal refusal but without extra emphasis or drama

N

naw

vsnup

• Informal

48 9.9

A casual way to say no

is the general informal form without regional flavour or special stress

Y

yeah, no

vsnup

• UK

27 9.2

A short informal reply that politely says no or disagrees

is the straightforward informal refusal lacking the initial conciliatory part

N

nuh

vsnup

• Informal

22 9.9

A short informal word people say to show disagreement

expresses simple informal refusal rather than focused disagreement

N

noo

vsnup

• Slang

2 9.9

A playful, strong way to say no

is the normal informal refusal without playful or theatrical tone

N

nae

vsnup

• UK

1 9.9

A short exclamation meaning no to refuse something

is the neutral informal refusal term used across many dialects

N

nyet

vsnup

• Informal

1 9.9

To say no strongly using a Russian word

is the ordinary informal refusal in English rather than a foreign emphatic form

N

naa

vsnup

• Informal

9.9

A casual way to say no in conversation

is the broad informal refusal form used across relaxed contexts

N

negatory

vsnup

• Slang

9.0

A short informal way to say no, often on radio

is the plain informal refusal used without jocular formal phrasing

N

nooooo

vsnup

• Texting

9.5

A long written cry showing shock or refusal

is the plain informal refusal used without dramatic extension or high emotion

N

noooooo

vsnup

• Texting

9.8

A long dramatic no used in messages to show strong refusal or sadness

is the everyday informal refusal lacking dramatic length and emotional intensity

Antonyms

Y

yes

1 1.0

An answer that shows agreement or permission

Surface Forms

Etymology