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Sometimes, we hear people say 'yep' and 'nope'. Often, they are one-word sentences. So why do people use them?

There are a few reasons like making the conversation feel less serious, and to show that you don't want to give a reason (no but). But the main way people use it is to show they are not interested, or to end a conversation.

"Do you want to go the cinema with me tonight?"
"Nope."

It's a little rude, but it's common. Remember, it's important to learn rude and offensive English. You don't have to use it, but you should know if someone uses it with you.

[slipperyjohnson]

So they add a P to words that have a P in them? Weird.

[arricostephens]

Or to show that you have no interest in the current topic