adj. 1. Not tolerating irrelevant or frivolous distractions; businesslike; serious; as, the no-nonsense tones of a stern parent; the chairman adopted a no-nonsense attitude. [ wns=1 ] [ WordNet 1.5 ] 2. Serving the purpose without unnecessary complications; uncomplicated; plain; not fancy. [ PJC ] 3. Hence: Practical and economical. [ PJC ] |