ope
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9.9
A short word people say when surprised, to say sorry, or to get attention
- interjection
- /oʊp/
- Slang
:
opa
- Ope, let me help you with that.
Examples
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and you know me. That would OPE that you know me. Who's down with OPP now? This homie.
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"Ope?" I said.
Fiction book (1998) -
But soft you, the fair Ophelia: Ope not thy ponderous and marble jaws,
Blog text (17) -
Ope! I didn't see you there.
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Ope, sorry for bumping into you!
Synonyms
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8.2
A short word said after a small mistake often used playfully
is used more widely for surprise quick apology or to get attention
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Ope is a quick, friendly exclamation from American English, especially the Midwest. It is like a fast mix of oops and 'excuse me', so people use it to show mild surprise, give a quick apology, or get someone's attention.