oppo

American  

[op-oh] / ˈɒp oʊ /

noun

Informal.

1. Also oppo research opposition research.

   She claims she never ordered oppo on the candidates.

2. an opponent or opponents; the opposition.

   It's essential to get to know your oppo.

3. opposite.

   I don’t know why she told you that when I really said just the oppo.

   In this context, "sad" is the oppo of "fortunate."

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verb phrase

1. go oppo to hit the ball uncharacteristically into the opposite field, which for a right-handed batter means hitting the ball into right field and for a left-handed batter means hitting the ball into left field.

   The infield was expecting a shot between first and second, but the left-handed Lomak went oppo and drove one right through the hole near third base.

Etymology

Origin of oppo

First recorded in 1990–95; by shortening

Example Sentences

“I trusted Graham and his campaign to have done oppo research and cleared him.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

But instead we must cite Webb, like Freeman a left-handed hitter who specialized in going oppo.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2023

"Smith's team comes out breathing fire in this oppo brief," tweeted national security attorney Bradley Moss.

From Salon • Jul. 14, 2023

Here's Jarred Kelenic's oppo homer …. pretty swing on the 0-2 pitch.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2023

He had the presidential race in the bag, it seemed, until oppo research revealed he had a secret daughter.

From Slate