General
the wops
What does the wops mean?
A remote or rural area far from town; the boondocks.
"They live out in the wops with no cell signal."
Origin
New Zealand shortening of 'wop-wops'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'the wops' mean?
'The wops' is a remote, rural area far from town, the New Zealand equivalent of the boondocks or the sticks. It's short for 'the wop-wops'.
What are 'the wop-wops'?
'The wop-wops' is the fuller Kiwi phrase for the middle of nowhere; 'the wops' is just the shortened form.
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