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OPS

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˈɑps// UK //ˈɒps// ops Informal

n. people who are against you or act like your enemies. It is a short way of saying 'opposition' and is common in music and online talk.

n. a shortened form of 'opposition' referring to rivals, enemies, or competitors. Primarily used in hip-hop culture and digital slang to describe those actively working against one's interests.


SIMPLE

He stays quiet so his ops don't know his next move.

CONTEXTUAL

The rapper mentioned his ops in the new song to show he isn't afraid of his rivals.

COMPLEX

Navigating social media fame requires a thick skin, as public figures often find themselves targeted by ops who scrutinize every post for potential controversy.

Usage

Usually pluralized as 'ops'; when singular, it can refer to a specific rival or a single operation.

Pitfall

He has many opps about himHe has many opsLearners sometimes use 'about' or 'against' unnecessarily; 'ops' functions as a direct noun for the people themselves.

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