[noh-non-sens, -suh
ns] 
| 1. | not tolerating anything frivolous or trifling; firm and businesslike: a no-nonsense approach to money matters; a no-nonsense teacher with well-behaved classes. |
| 2. | economical or utilitarian; practical: a no-nonsense car that gets excellent gas mileage. |
| 3. | plain and simple; not fancy, complicated, or elegant: no-nonsense recipes for easy preparation. |
| no-non·sense (nō-nŏn'sěns', -səns) adj. Not tolerating irrelevancies; direct, efficient, and practical: the no-nonsense tones of a stern parent; plain, no-nonsense meals at a diner. |