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opa

opa

1 9.9
A short shout to show excitement or encouragement at a party
  • interjection
  • /ˈoʊpə/
  • Informal
translation icon : ¡opa!

Synonyms

ooh
vsopa
  • Informal
∞ 7.2

A short sound people make to show surprise or pleasure

is louder and more encouraging, suited to festive moments
whoo
vsopa
  • Informal
707 9.2

A loud shout people make to show excitement or surprise

focuses more on encouragement and celebration than sudden surprise
hoo
vsopa
  • Informal
359 9.9

A shout people make to show excitement or surprise

is more about ongoing celebration and active encouragement
yay
vsopa
  • Informal
185 6.0

A short shout people make to show happiness or excitement

adds a stronger encouragement sense tied to celebrations
hah
vsopa
  • Informal
76 4.6

A short laugh showing surprise or small victory

is sincere joy and encouragement used during celebrations
hooray
vsopa
  • Informal
43 1.4

A short shout to show excitement or happiness

is equally celebratory but often tied to group festivities
ooo
vsopa
  • Informal
36 9.4

A short sound people say to show surprise or admiration

is aimed more at lively celebration and cheering others on
oooh
vsopa
  • Informal
31 8.7

A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed

is used for active celebration and group encouragement rather than quiet admiration
ooooh
vsopa
  • Informal
16 8.3

A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement

is used for upbeat celebration rather than a sudden thought
woohoo
vsopa
  • Informal
5 7.4

A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy

is similar but often used in group party celebrations
hurray
vsopa
5 2.6

A shout people make when they are happy or excited

leans more toward encouraging others during lively events
whooo
vsopa
  • Informal
5 9.4

A shout of strong excitement or joy

is used similarly but often in communal celebratory moments
hoorah
vsopa
  • Informal
3 7.9

A short shout people say to show joy or approval

is similar but commonly heard at energetic celebrations
oooo
vsopa
  • Informal
3 9.9

A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration

is used more for general joyful encouragement in parties
yippie
vsopa
  • Informal
2 8.7

A short shout people make to show excitement or happiness

is similar but used broadly in loud celebrations
ohhhh
vsopa
  • NSFW
2 8.7

A long sound people make when they feel pleasure

is more public and used for communal celebration and encouragement
woop
vsopa
  • Informal
1 8.9

A short shout that shows joy or excitement

is fuller and often tied to longer festive cheers
wooo
vsopa
  • Informal
1 8.2

A loud shout people make to show excitement

is similar but emphasises encouragement during lively events
olé
vsopa
1 8.6

A loud shout people make to show strong approval at a performance or game

is used similarly but for general celebrations and lively moments
woot
vsopa
  • Slang
1 9.9

A short shout of joy used online

is used similarly but more often in spoken celebratory moments
aaa
vsopa
  • Informal
1 8.6

A short shout showing excitement or joy

is typically lighter and aimed at upbeat celebration
wahoo
vsopa
  • Informal
9.3

A loud shout to show joy or excitement

fits the same lively celebration use but more flexible in tone
yahoo
vsopa
  • Informal
7.8

A loud shout of joy people make when they feel excited

covers excitement too but also encouragement during lively moments
hoojah
vsopa
  • Informal
9.9

A loud shout of joy people make together at events like games

is used for celebration but also for single-person encouragement
happy, happy, joy, joy
vsopa
  • Informal
8.3

People say it to show great happiness or excitement, often as a joke

serves general celebration and encouragement beyond playful irony
alleluia
vsopa
  • Literature
8.0

A short joyful shout used to praise, often in religious songs

is secular and used broadly at parties and lively social events

Antonyms

silence
660 2.0

A period with no sound or speech

disappointment
223 1.7

A feeling of sadness or being let down when something you wanted does not happen

Surface Forms

opa main

Etymology

Opa comes from the Greek shout ώπα, used in dances and parties to say 'come on' or to cheer, often when a plate is smashed during a celebration. That's why people shout opa to show excitement, joy, or encouragement.