Is Nope slang?

The term NOPE is widely used as slang for the word "no," especially in spoken answers. NOPE is often used to add emphasis or to discourage further conversation.
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Is it rude to say nope?

The word “Nope” is not necessarily rude but some people do consider it rude in formal situations. “Nope” can sound rude if it is said in a dismissive tone.
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Is Nope informal?

Nope is used informally, normally during chat where you want to give a quick, fluid answer to a question without halting it like 'No' would. They both mean the same thing, and 'Nope' is very rarely written.
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What is meant by nope in chatting?

Nope definition

(informal) A negative reply, no. I'll take that as a nope, then.
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What type of word is Nope?

As detailed above, 'nope' can be an adverb, a verb or a noun.
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What does Noob mean in slang?

Definition of noob

informal. : a person who has recently started a particular activity : newbie …
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When did NOPE become a word?

Nope first attested in 1888.
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What is a synonym for NOPE?

In this page you can discover 16 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for nope, like: nix, nay, lol, hehe, no, heh, nah, p, affirm, yup and hmmm.
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What is the difference between NOPE and no?

'No' is a word in the English language, and can be used anywhere. 'Nope' is just a spelling that shows how 'no' sounds when you abruptly close your lips at the end: when you say 'no' quickly or decisively. I first saw it in comic cartoons in newspapers, and that's where it should stay.
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Where did the word NOPE come from?

As an adjective, "not any, not one, none" (c. 1200) it is reduced from Old English nan (see none), the final -n omitted first before consonants and then altogether. As an interjection making a negative reply to a statement or question, "not so," early 13c., from the adverb.
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Is using Nah rude?

Nah means no. You can use it the same way you use no to respond to questions, but remember that it's very casual. Using nah in formal situations may seem disrespectful.
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Can I use nope in email?

So you can't replace 'no' with 'nope' in 'I have no words....'. Is it appropriate to use Nope in official mails, or is it suggested to use in like whatsapp chat etc. It isn't appropriate to use 'Nope' in a formal setting. However, you can use it in informal setting like WhatsApp, FB, Instagram chats etc.
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Is Yep rude?

You are correct that "yeah" and "yep" are informal variants of "yes." In conversation among friends, any form is appropriate, but "yep" has a slightly dismissive tone.
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What is correct yep or Yup?

Yep. And then we have "yup," another casual way of saying yes. The American Heritage Dictionary says that "yup" is an alteration of "yep." So one alteration of "yes" has its own alteration. I can't decide whether that's inefficient or hyper-efficient. In an oral vote, we have the yeas and the nays.
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How do you use nope in a sentence?

Nope sentence example
  1. Nope , she's more important than that. ...
  2. Nope . He chased me like a Saturday kid's movie. ...
  3. Nope , though I've only let her past the barrier once. ...
  4. Nope . There's lots of 'em left. ...
  5. Nope . ...
  6. Nope . ...
  7. Nope . ...
  8. The concept of Death being humanlike in form, that she was permanently bound to him… " Nope .
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Is nope a Scrabble word UK?

Nope is valid Scrabble Word.
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Is not by any means?

: in no way : not at all It's not by any means certain that he'll come. I was not happy about the arrangements by any means, but I agreed to do it.
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What is yep and NOPE?

Nope and yup are just informal ways to say “no” and “yes”. They are usually seen as friendlier alternatives.
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Who made NOPE?

Jordan Peele's third film “Nope,” following his Oscar-winning 2018 directorial debut “Get Out” and 2019's “Us,” finally seemed to reveal its plot in the latest trailer.
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What does it mean to YEET?

Yeet is a slang word that functions broadly with the meaning “to throw,” but is especially used to emphasize forcefulness and a lack of concern for the thing being thrown. (You don't yeet something if you're worried that it might break.)
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Is noob a swear word?

Recently "noob" is used mainly just as a name to refer to other players in various online games. It's usually a derogatory term, but can be exchanged as a friendly greeting. A noob is sometimes confused with a "choob" (a low skilled person in a game, but having acquired nice things as a result of playing).
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How do you say yes in a dry way?

Formal
  1. Certainly.
  2. Definitely.
  3. Of course.
  4. Gladly.
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Is it rude to say yeah?

“Yeah, yeah, yeah” can mean “enough already; I get it,” which is indeed rude. But it can also mean “I wholeheartedly agree with you; I've finally found someone with whom I am completely simpatico, and I am excited to express my joy in that.” It depends on the tone.
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Is yea or yeah correct?

“Yea” is a very old-fashioned formal way of saying “yes,” used mainly in voting. It's the opposite of—and rhymes with—“nay.” When you want to write the common casual version of “yes,” the correct spelling is “yeah” (sounds like “yeh” ).
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