no way Jose
Absolutely not, friend
No way Jose is an emphatic refusal or expression of disbelief, a rhyming elaboration of "no way." The name Jose adds rhythmic punch without referring to any particular person: You want me to work this weekend? No way Jose.
The phrase is casual and playful, softening the bluntness of flat refusal.
Emphatic total rejection
- definitely notEmphatic negative response
- certainly notEmphatic refusal or denial
- emphaticallyWith strong emphasis
- categoricallyWithout any qualification
unequivocally · under no circumstances · not a chance · forget it · never · fat chance · dream on · in your dreams
Impossible to accept as true
- impossibleIncapable of occurring
- inconceivableBeyond mental grasp
- ridiculousInviting scorn through absurdity
- absurdWildly illogical
preposterous · outlandish · far-fetched · unthinkable · implausible · ludicrous · fantastical · nonsensical
Denial of acceptance
- denialRefusal to accept reality
- declineDecrease or refuse
- vetoOfficial refusal to approve
- nixForbid or cancel
rebuff · turndown · dismissal · rebuke · brush-off · cold shoulder
Stubbornly refusing to yield
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- stubbornRefusing to change course
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
firm · steadfast · unwavering · immovable · obstinate · determined · unshakable · unbending
absolutely not
Emphatic total rejection
- definitely notEmphatic negative response
- certainly notEmphatic refusal or denial
- emphaticallyWith strong emphasis
categorically · unequivocally · under no circumstances · not a chance · forget it · never · fat chance · dream on · in your dreams · when pigs fly
unbelievable
Impossible to accept as true
- impossibleIncapable of occurring
- inconceivableBeyond mental grasp
- ridiculousInviting scorn through absurdity
absurd · preposterous · outlandish · far-fetched · unthinkable · implausible · ludicrous · fantastical · nonsensical · unrealistic
rejection
Denial of acceptance
nix · rebuff · turndown · dismissal · rebuke · brush-off · cold shoulder
adamant
Stubbornly refusing to yield
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- stubbornRefusing to change course
uncompromising · firm · steadfast · unwavering · immovable · obstinate · determined · unshakable · unbending · intransigent
no way Joseabsolutely
Completely, without exception
yes way · definitely · of course · sure thing · you bet
no way Josewithout a doubt
With complete certainty
no doubt about it · guaranteed · for certain · one hundred percent · bet on it