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Opp (noun) means an enemy or rival, especially a member of a rival gang or crew; used mainly in drill, rap and street slang, and jokingly in wider online use. Example: “He said he couldn't go to that estate because it's full of opps.”

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slang An enemy or rival, especially a member of a rival gang or crew; used mainly in drill, rap and street slang, and jokingly in wider online use.

"He said he couldn't go to that estate because it's full of opps."

"My little brother supports the other team, so he's an opp in this house."

slang An informer or someone who sides with the police against their own people.

"Nobody talks to him now; word is he turned opp."

informal An opportunity; a clipping used in business and sports shorthand.

"The pipeline has forty open opps this quarter."

How to use opp

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone on the other side, an enemy.

When to use it

Slang; strongly associated with drill and street culture, and now widespread as jokey internet slang.

Memory tip

Do not confuse it with 'op' meaning operation, or with 'OP' meaning original poster on a forum.

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Easily confused with

op → opps ops →

Common pairings

the opps opp block opp behaviour that's opp behaviour

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

A shortening of 'opposition' or 'opponent'. The gang sense spread through Chicago drill music and then UK drill; some users also connect it to 'opposing police', but the shortening from opposition is the straightforward account.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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enemy rival adversary hater snitch grass informant opportunity lead chance

Antonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does opp mean in rap and drill music?

It means a member of a rival gang or crew, someone from an opposing area. Lines about 'opp blocks' or 'catching an opp' refer to rival territory and rival members.

Is calling someone an opp serious?

It depends entirely on setting. In drill and gang contexts it names a genuine enemy and carries real weight. Online and among teenagers it is used lightly, for anyone who disagrees with you or supports the wrong team.

What is the plural of opp?

Opps, which is in fact the more common form; people usually talk about 'the opps' collectively rather than a single opp.

What is the meaning of opp?

"opp" (noun) means an enemy or rival, especially a member of a rival gang or crew; used mainly in drill, rap and street slang, and jokingly in wider online use.

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