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opa

opa

1 9.9
A short shout to show excitement or encouragement at a party
  • interjection
  • /ˈoʊpə/
  • Informal
: ¡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
500 9.2

A loud shout people make to show excitement or surprise

focuses more on encouragement and celebration than sudden surprise
hoo
vsopa
  • Informal
389 9.9

A shout people make to show excitement or surprise

is more about ongoing celebration and active encouragement
yay
vsopa
  • Informal
196 6.0

A short shout people make to show happiness or excitement

adds a stronger encouragement sense tied to celebrations
hah
vsopa
  • Informal
79 4.6

A short laugh showing surprise or small victory

is sincere joy and encouragement used during celebrations
hooray
vsopa
  • Informal
58 1.4

A short shout to show excitement or happiness

is equally celebratory but often tied to group festivities
ooo
vsopa
  • Informal
52 9.4

A short sound people say to show surprise or admiration

is aimed more at lively celebration and cheering others on
hurray
vsopa
32 2.6

A shout people make when they are happy or excited

leans more toward encouraging others during lively events
yahoo
vsopa
  • Informal
24 7.8

A loud shout of joy people make when they feel excited

covers excitement too but also encouragement during lively moments
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
alleluia
vsopa
  • Literature
16 8.0

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

is secular and used broadly at parties and lively social events
aaa
vsopa
  • Informal
13 8.6

A short shout showing excitement or joy

is typically lighter and aimed at upbeat celebration
ohhhh
vsopa
  • NSFW
10 8.7

A long sound people make when they feel pleasure

is more public and used for communal celebration and encouragement
whooo
vsopa
  • Informal
9 9.4

A shout of strong excitement or joy

is used similarly but often in communal celebratory moments
oooo
vsopa
  • Informal
9 9.9

A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration

is used more for general joyful encouragement in parties
wooo
vsopa
  • Informal
8 8.2

A loud shout people make to show excitement

is similar but emphasises encouragement during lively events
wahoo
vsopa
  • Informal
5 9.3

A loud shout to show joy or excitement

fits the same lively celebration use but more flexible in tone
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
yippie
vsopa
  • Informal
5 8.7

A short shout people make to show excitement or happiness

is similar but used broadly in loud celebrations
hoorah
vsopa
  • Informal
5 7.9

A short shout people say to show joy or approval

is similar but commonly heard at energetic celebrations
woop
vsopa
  • Informal
4 8.9

A short shout that shows joy or excitement

is fuller and often tied to longer festive cheers
woot
vsopa
  • Slang
2 9.9

A short shout of joy used online

is used similarly but more often in spoken celebratory moments
happy, happy, joy, joy
vsopa
  • Informal
1 8.3

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

serves general celebration and encouragement beyond playful irony
oooh
vsopa
  • Informal
1 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
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
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

Antonyms

silence
373 2.0

A period with no sound or speech

disappointment
155 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.