1 B2 idiomatic slang
To abruptly refuse to participate in or leave a situation because it is frightening or disgusting.
"When the horror film got too intense, I noped out and went to make a cup of tea."
nope out
B2 slang intransitive
Informal internet slang meaning to refuse to participate in or quickly leave a situation because it is frightening, disgusting, or simply unacceptable.
In plain English
To suddenly say 'no' and leave or refuse to do something because it's too scary, gross, or uncomfortable.
What does "nope out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic slang
To withdraw from a commitment or arrangement out of strong unwillingness.
"She was invited to speak at the conference but noped out at the last minute."
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
'Nope' (a colloquial 'no') used as a verb with 'out' to indicate exiting.
Actually means
To suddenly say 'no' and leave or refuse to do something because it's too scary, gross, or uncomfortable.
Usage tip
Originated in internet meme culture (the 'Nope' reaction to scary or disgusting content). Common in online conversations, social media, and casual spoken English among younger speakers. Often humorous in tone. Followed by 'of': 'I noped out of that meeting'.
Words that pair with "nope out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
of situation meeting conversation date film
How to conjugate "nope out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
nope out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
nopes out
he/she/it
Past simple
noped out
yesterday
Past participle
noped out
have + pp
-ing form
noping out
continuous
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