OPP

What does OPP mean?

OPP, often written as “opp,” is internet slang for an opponent or enemy. People use it online to call out rivals or hostile groups who are not on their side.

Where did OPP originate & how did it spread online?

The word “OPP” grew in hip-hop and street slang, where artists and fans used it to label rival crews. From there it gradually moved into everyday talk.

Later on, short-form video content (like Instagram Reels and Stories), along with meme culture pushed it further. People started pushing content with “OPP” in their captions or comments, which further carried it from niche to mainstream feeds. And since, popular artists and celebrities used the term frequently, it gained widespread popularity.

Today you’ll see it on different social platforms like TikTok, Instagram, X, gaming chats, and DMs.

How to use OPP in a sentence?

To use “OPP” in a sentence, you’re essentially referring to a competitor or opponent. Examples include:

• “Stay cautious; the OPP is watching.”
• “They’re friends with the OPP, so be careful.”
• “Comment section is full of opps today.”
• “Ignore the opp behavior.”
• “No opps in our circle.”

Each line means the other person or group is not on your side. The tone can be playful or serious, and context decides which.

Basically, the idea of using “OPP” is to simply convey rivalry or competitiveness (especially within close social or professional circles).

OPP: forms, plural, and common phrases

OPP is most often written as “opp.” Use opp for one person and opps for more than one. You may also see op in fast chats, which means the same thing in a shorter form. Case does not change the slang meaning, but lowercase opp/opps is what people expect in captions and comments.

OPP is most often written as “opp.” Use opp for one person and opps for more than one. You may also see op in fast chats, which means the same thing in a shorter form. Case does not change the slang meaning, but lowercase opp/opps is what people expect in captions and comments.

Common phrases related to OPP

Often, you’ll see fixed phrases like “opp behavior,” “no opps,” “spot an opp,” and “link with opps.” All of them point to someone being on the other side.

• “Opp behavior” calls out actions that seem disloyal or antagonistic, as in “That screenshot is opp behavior.”
• “No opps” draws a boundary: “Team chat is clean—no opps.”
• “Spot an opp” is used when someone identifies a rival in the mix: “Scroll the replies and you’ll spot an opp fast.”
• People also say “link with opps” to suggest teaming up with the other side, usually as a warning or accusation: “We are not linking with opps this season.”

In every case, the phrase does the same job. It signals sides and frames the other party as working against you.

OPP quick reference table

Form	Meaning	Example
opp	one opponent or enemy	“He’s an opp.”
opps	more than one opponent	“We ran into the opps.”
opp behavior	hostile or disloyal action	“That’s opp behavior.”

Is OPP offensive?

The word can carry a hostile edge. In some communities it can hint at real-world conflict. That is why tone and audience matter. If you are posting from a brand account, prefer plain words like rival or competitor. If you quote or reference the slang, add a short cue so readers outside your circle understand what you mean.

Do keep examples neutral. Do think about how the target might feel. Do use context if your audience is mixed.
Do not use the term to label real people in a harmful way. Do not place it in safety updates or formal messages. Do not mix it up with OP or opportunity.