Sarcasm & Humor
Absolutely not
Used when playfully rejecting an idea or teasing a friend's suggestion.
Literal Meaning
Absolutely" → Without limitation; completely "Not" → In no way; a negation
Actual Meaning
Strong refusal - but can also be playful agreement
Examples in Context

'Want to do more work?' 'Absolutely not.' (Translation: No way)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Context matters
  • 2Can be playful
  • 3Strong response
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
not a chance
no way
definitely not
under no circumstances
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