Blunt negative

NOPE

Think of a casual, two-syllable way to reject an idea that sounds like it’s stretching the word "no" for emphasis.

Blunt negative" is a straightforward clue where "blunt" hints at a direct, no-nonsense refusal. The answer "NOPE" fits because it’s a casual, emphatic way to say no—more forceful than a simple "no" but still short and to the point. There’s no hidden wordplay here; the clue just describes the tone and meaning of the answer. Think of it like slamming a door shut with a single word.