OPPS
What Does Opps Mean in a Text?
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."
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When I write Opps, I mean this:
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 | |
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Definition: | Opposition or Enemies |
Type: | Slang Word |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s |
An Academic Look at Opps
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.
- 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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See Also
Search All Abbreviations Beginning With The Letter O BLOOD (brother, member of Bloods street gang) BLOODS (Association of US Street Gangs) CHOLO (Mexican gangster) CRIPS (Association of US Street Gangs) MANDEM (gang, group of male friends) OG (original gangster, original, own goal) OPPA (older brother) OPPO (male friend) ZOE (member of Zoe Pound gang)Quiz
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