opp

What it means

Short for 'opposition,' meaning an enemy, rival, or someone who's against you. Originally tied to gang and street contexts, it's now used loosely for any adversary, hater, or even a petty foe.

Examples

• Don't tell the opps where we're hanging out tonight.
• He's acting like an opp ever since the argument.
• My coworkers are basically opps at this point.
• Watch what you post, the opps are always lurking.

Where it comes from

Short for 'opposition,' it originated in Chicago drill and UK road rap to mean rival gang members. It broadened into general slang for enemies via hip-hop and social media.

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