oppo
9.9
A person or thing on the other side with a different view
- noun
- /ˈɑːpoʊ/
- Informal
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opuesto
- He prefers to argue the oppo side of the issue to stimulate discussion.
Examples
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It looks like the era of 720p smartphone screens may already be behind us as manufacturers like Sharp, HTC, Oppo, and others usher in a new era of 1080p displays for the next batch of superphones.
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In a debate, she always takes the oppo view to challenge assumptions.
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Many people don’t realize that the oppo perspective can often lead to better solutions.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Oppo is an informal short form of opposite, which means 'on the other side' or 'with a different view'. Think of someone sitting 'oppo' you in a meeting — they are opposite you, so oppo points to the person or thing on the other side.
