OPPA

What Does OPPA Mean in a Text?

OPPA means "Older Brother."

OPPA is a Korean word meaning "Older brother." It is traditionally used by Korean females as a respectful form of address towards an older brother or male friend.

Since the growth of Hallyu (the "Korean Wave") , OPPA has come to be used by fans of all genders to address a Korean actor or singer they admire, or to refer to any handsome man.

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When I write OPPA, I mean this:

meaning of OPPA

"Older Brother"

Summary of Key Points

"Older Brother" is the most common definition for OPPA on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
OPPA
Definition:Older Brother
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Example of OPPA Used in a Text

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