noun
OTP
OTP (noun) means one true pairing: in fandom, the couple a fan is most invested in seeing together. Example: “They have been my OTP since season one.”
noun
1
informal One true pairing: in fandom, the couple a fan is most invested in seeing together.
"They have been my OTP since season one."
2
technical One-time password: a single-use code, usually sent by text or generated by an app, used to confirm identity when logging in or paying.
"Enter the OTP sent to your phone."
How to use OTP
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a favourite fictional couple, or a single-use security code.
When to use it
Context separates the two cleanly — fandom talk versus banking and login screens.
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Etymology
An initialism with two unrelated expansions — "one true pairing" from online fandom, and "one-time password" from computer security.
Frequently asked questions
What does OTP mean?
In fandom, "one true pairing" — the couple a fan most wants to see together. In banking and tech it means "one-time password," a single-use code sent to confirm it is really you.
What does OTP mean in banking?
A one-time password: a short code, valid once and usually only for a few minutes, sent by text or generated in an app to authorise a login or payment.
What is the meaning of OTP?
"OTP" (noun) means one true pairing: in fandom, the couple a fan is most invested in seeing together.
What are the different meanings of OTP?
"OTP" has 2 main meanings: 1. One true pairing: in fandom, the couple a fan is most invested in seeing together; 2. One-time password: a single-use code, usually sent by text or generated by an app, used to confirm identity when logging in or paying.
