"Nopeville" meaning in English

See Nopeville in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: nope + -ville Etymology templates: {{suf|en|nope|ville}} nope + -ville Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Nopeville
  1. (slang, neologism, humorous) A fictitious location mentioned to express disapproval. Tags: humorous, neologism, slang Categories (topical): Fictional locations

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          "text": "[…] black dress with one strap and an uneven hemline that wouldn't even cover my butt—which was likely the point—but that dress was a short train to Nopeville for me. I shook my head.",
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          "text": "Go and become acquainted with your bonded.” The tone of her voice brokered no argument as she dismissed me from the clearing. Yeah, right. The only thing I was going to become acquainted with was a one-way bus ticket to Nopeville.",
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