Street
opps
What does opps mean?
Broadened in mainstream use to mean anyone you're against, even casually — a sports rival, a hater, or someone you just don't mess with.
"The refs were the real opps in that game."
Origin
Short for "opposition," "opps" emerged from Chicago drill scenes in the early 2010s and spread through UK drill and global hip-hop. It's since gone mainstream as casual slang for rivals or haters.
Frequently asked questions
What does opps mean?
Opps is short for "opposition" — it means your enemies, rivals, or the people against you, especially a rival crew or gang.
Where did opps come from?
It originated in Chicago drill culture in the early 2010s and spread through UK drill and hip-hop.
Does opp always mean gang rival?
Not anymore — while it started in street contexts, it's now used casually for any rival or hater.
How do you use opps in a sentence?
For example: "can't be slipping around the opps" — meaning you have to watch out for your enemies.
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