OPPS

What Does Opps Mean in a Text?

Opps means "opposition" or "opponents." It is a slang term commonly used in street culture, by gang members, on social media, and in music, especially urban and hip-hop music, to refer to enemies, rivals, or anyone perceived as a threat. For example:

"Be careful out there. There are opps on the street."
"He's starting to sound like one of the opps."
"She's rapping about about staying ahead of the opps."

Opps is sometimes further abbreviated as "ops."

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When I write Opps, I mean this:

Opps is is a slang term commonly used in street culture.

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

Opps
Definition:	Opposition or Enemies
Type:	Slang Word
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

An Academic Look at Opps

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Opps is a slang term. Slang is informal language that consists of words, phrases, and uses of language that are often restricted to a specific context or a particular group of users. It is not typically used in formal or professional settings.

Opps is a shortened version of the words "opponents" or "opposition," therefore it is also a contraction. Contractions can be formed in a number of ways, including:

Omitting letters from the word (e.g., pct (percent), obv (obviously)).
Using letters from the start and end of the word (e.g., adds, Dr (Doctor)).
Using an apostrophe to replace a letter or letters (e.g., don't (do not), can't (cannot)).