oppa

American

[oh-pah] / ˈoʊˌpɑ /

noun

(in Korea) an older brother or male friend, a boyfriend, or a celebrity, especially as used by a female speaker with respect, affection, or admiration.

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Noun Inflected Forms

oppas

plural

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The North has recently sought to stamp out South Korean slang, for example a woman calling her husband "oppa" - which means "older brother" but is often used to refer to a boyfriend.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2021

In the villages the loerahs act as policemen, but in the towns there are regular native policemen, called oppas, who also attend on the wedanas.

From A Visit to Java With an Account of the Founding of Singapore by Worsfold, W. Basil (William Basil)

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