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op

1 American  
[op] / ɒp /

noun

  1. op art.

OP 2 American  
Or O.P.

  1. observation post.

op- 3 American  

  1. variant of ob- (by assimilation) before p:

    oppose.
op. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. opera.

  2. operation.

  3. opposite.

  4. opus.

Op. 5 American  

abbreviation

  1. opus.

o.p. 6 American  

abbreviation

  1. out of print.

O.P. 7 American  

abbreviation

  1. Order of Preachers (Dominican).

O.P. 8 American  

abbreviation

  1. observation post.

  2. British Theater. opposite prompt.

  3. out of print.

  4. overproof.

op. 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. operation

  2. opus

  3. operator

  4. operational

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OP 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. military observation post

  2. Ordo Praedicatorum (the Dominicans)

  3. organophosphate

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o.p. 3 British  

abbreviation

  1. out of print

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Usage

What else does OP mean? On internet forums and message boards, OP is short for original poster, or the person who started the thread that users comment on. In video gaming, anime, and sports, OP is a shorthand for overpowered, describing an indomitable character or player. Contet warning: This article features information about a homophobic slur that is highly offensive. How do you pronounce OP?[ oh-pee ]

Etymology

Origin of O.P.

From Latin Ōrdō Praedicātōrum

Example Sentences

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Ku said Trump would be eager to display his diplomatic prowess by securing a rare photo op with Kim.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Influencers looking for a perfect photo op competed against tiger moms hoping that a glimpse of the robot-powered assembly lines might inspire their kids to pursue tech careers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

She just spoke on how they came onto the boat, they threw food at her and took pictures for the photo op.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2025

During a brief and somewhat chaotic photo op, more questions were shouted, including one in Russian about whether Putin would be ready to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky for a trilateral summit.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025

Then, as though he noticed something missing, he asked, “Where’s your buddy?” /op “You mean Guitar?”

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

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