What does “opp” mean in slang?
Opp is an abbreviation for opponent or opposition. When used this way, opp typically refers to someone you see as an enemy or someone you frequently disagree or have conflict with. Originally associated with hip hop or gang culture, the AAVE (African American Vernacular English) term has been adopted by Gen Z and is often used as Internet slang on social media sites like TikTok. For example, you might say, “My brother disagrees with everything I do. He’s an opp for real.” Opp can also be used as a verb in phrases like “opp someone” or “opp out,” which refer to engaging in conflict with someone. Originally, an opp referred to a member of a rival gang, though these days, the term is frequently used to refer to opponents in video games or haters online.
How to Use Opp
Refer to an enemy or someone causing conflict. Anyone you dislike or have problems with could be your opp. The term can also be used more sarcastically, like when you and your friends disagree on something. On the internet, the phrase is typically used lightheartedly or as a meme. Here are some examples of how you can use “opp”: If you’re playing a video game and need backup from a friend, say “Bro, come help me. I’m surrounded by opps.” If you’re in a competition, say something like “These opps are tough, but I’m going to win.” If it seems like your teacher or a coworker dislikes you for no reason, say “They’re an opp for real.” If you and your friends won a fight or argument against someone, say “We clapped on the opps” or “We opped them.” If your parent won’t let you hang out with your friends, say something like “Sorry, I can’t go. My dad’s being an opp.”
Opp Slang Origins
Drill artist Chief Keef used “opp” in his 2011 song “John Madden.” Chief Keef is a Chicago-based rapper, known for his popularization of Chicago drill, a sub-genre of trap music. His song “John Madden” is the earliest known usage of the abbreviation “opp,” in which he writes, “We don’t f*** with opps.” The song was uploaded to YouTube in October 2011 and has since reached over 16 million views. Because Chief Keef is from Chicago, many believe the slang term “opp” originated in the Chicago area, though this hasn’t been confirmed. Chief Keef used the term again in his 2013 track “Citgo,” which currently has over 30 million views. Another rapper, Lil Reese, also included the word in his song “Us.”
Other rap artists popularized the term in 2016. By 2016, Chicago drill had gone viral, and in turn, many popular rap artists included “opp” in their own music, allowing the term to reach bigger audiences. Some of these artists include Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, and Lil Uzi Vert.
Opp entered mainstream slang by 2018. In 2018, rappers like Cardi B and Young Thug tweeted using the word “opp.” From there, the term went viral, and people have continued to use it across social media like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. The term may have also gone viral on TikTok in part because of K-pop star Jimin (of BTS), whose single “Set Me Free pt. 2” featured the lyrics, “I never stop, f*** all your opps, finally free.”
Other Meanings
OPP is also an acronym referring to sexual infidelity. OPP sometimes means “other people’s privates” (though typically “privates” is replaced with a more vulgar term). This phrase comes from the 1991 Naughty by Nature rap song of the same name, in which the group used the term to describe infidelity. They took inspiration from another phrase, OPM, which stands for “other people’s money.” Secondarily, OPP can also be an acronym for “other people’s property” or “other people’s problems.” Opp can also be short for “opportunity” or “opposite.”
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