interjection
General Slang
ope
· interjection · midwest
Midwest reflex 'oops' when you bump into someone.
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The involuntary syllable that flies out of a Midwesterner's mouth the second they almost bump into you, reach across you for the ranch, or squeeze past you in the cereal aisle. Half apology, half throat-clear. Functions as a verbal turn-signal — you don't decide to say it, it just happens.
“Ope — just gonna sneak past ya real quick.”
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ope In A Sentence
Ope — just gonna sneak past ya real quick.
Origin & Usage
Variants
oop
People Also Ask
What does "ope" mean?
It's a Midwest reflex version of "oops," said when you bump into someone.
How do you use "ope" in a sentence?
"Ope, sorry, let me just squeeze past ya."
Where does "ope" come from?
It's strongly associated with the American Midwest as a reflexive, polite "oops."
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