OPPS

What Does Opps Mean in a Text?

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Opps means "opposition" or "opponents." It is a slang term commonly used in street culture, by gang members, on social media, and in music, especially urban and hip-hop music, to refer to enemies, rivals, or anyone perceived as a threat. For example:

  • "Be careful out there. There are opps on the street."
  • "He's starting to sound like one of the opps."
  • "She's rapping about about staying ahead of the opps."
Opps is sometimes further abbreviated as "ops."

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When I write Opps, I mean this:

meaning of Opps

Opps is is a slang term commonly used in street culture.

Summary of Key Points

"Opposition" or "opponents" are the most common definitions for opps on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Opps
Definition:Opposition or Enemies
Type:Slang Word
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user

Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

An Academic Look at Opps

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Opps is a slang term. Slang is informal language that consists of words, phrases, and uses of language that are often restricted to a specific context or a particular group of users. It is not typically used in formal or professional settings.

Opps is a shortened version of the words "opponents" or "opposition," therefore it is also a contraction. Contractions can be formed in a number of ways, including:
  • Omitting letters from the word (e.g., pct (percent), obv (obviously)).
  • Using letters from the start and end of the word (e.g., adds, Dr (Doctor)).
  • Using an apostrophe to replace a letter or letters (e.g., don't (do not), can't (cannot)).

Example of Opps Used in a Text

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