verb
OOP
OOP (verb) means to write code using an object-oriented programming approach. Example: “He spent the weekend oopping his old procedural script into clean classes.”
verb
1
To write code using an object-oriented programming approach.
"He spent the weekend oopping his old procedural script into clean classes."
intj
1
Used to acknowledge a small slip-up or minor accident.
""Oop, sorry, didn't see you there," she said, stepping aside."
2
Used to express mild surprise or a small shock.
"Oop, that link is broken."
How to use OOP
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither casual programmer slang for "coding in an object-oriented style," or a quick, softer version of "oops."
When to use it
Both senses are informal — the coding sense is common in developer slang online.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- OOPs
- Past tense
- OOPed
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Etymology
The interjection is a shortened, casual version of "oops"; the programming verb is simply the abbreviation OOP (object-oriented programming) turned into a verb.
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What does “OOP” mean?
The word “OOP” means to write code using an object-oriented programming approach. In plain terms, either casual programmer slang for "coding in an object-oriented style," or a quick, softer version of "oops.".
How do you use “OOP” in a sentence?
Here is “OOP” used in a sentence: “He spent the weekend oopping his old procedural script into clean classes.”
What part of speech is “OOP”?
Depending on how it is used, “OOP” can be a verb and an intj.
How many meanings does “OOP” have?
“OOP” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to write code using an object-oriented programming approach.
