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What does opp mean?
An enemy or rival — originally a rival gang member in drill lyrics, now diluted to mean basically anyone you're up against. Common in rap, gaming, sports trash talk and friend-group banter.
"Why are you sat with the opps at lunch? Pick a side."
Origin
Rooted in Chicago drill rap in the early 2010s (Chief Keef, Lil Durk era), where 'opps' meant rival gang members. Crossed into general Gen-Z usage through UK drill, TikTok and gaming chat, where it now just means 'people I'm against'.
Frequently asked questions
What does "opp" mean?
It means an enemy, a rival, or someone on the other side — short for "opposition."
How do you use "opp" in a sentence?
"Watch what you post, the opps are always watching."
Where does "opp" come from?
It's short for "opposition" and is widely used in drill and street slang.
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