English · Slang Attested 18+

hell no

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Expressing firm disagreement.

⚠ Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Will you mow the lawn? Hell no!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hell no” mean?

Expressing firm disagreement.

Is “hell no” formal or informal?

hell no is generally slang, vulgar.

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