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Ope, You're From the Midwest! If you're from the Midwestern United States and you've accidentally run into someone or made a minor mistake, chances are you've said, "ope!" It's a "surprise word," a variant of "oops," often said with a sudden start as if you've been taken aback.
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31 Αυγ 2022 · Barrett had some shocking news to share with us: The word “ope” is not — I repeat, not — Midwestern in origin. It’s not even exclusive to this part of the country. There are self-reports of the word being used across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, he said.
4 Μαΐ 2020 · “Oh no, you’re fine” is a common reply to “I’m sorry” or even “ope, sorry,” reinforcing Midwestern niceness. Nothing more than a polite reply to a polite apology.
20 Μαΐ 2021 · Ope! Pronounced like “hope” with the “h” dropped, this is the Midwestern flavor of “whoops” or “my bad.” The origins of this interjection are unclear, but it comes in handy when bumping into someone, dropping your keys, or making a wrong turn.
5 Ιουλ 2019 · Ope is defined as a Midwestern regionalism by Dictionary.com. The official term for the sound is an onomatopoeic nonword, a verbal instinct used in-the-moment.
6 Απρ 2024 · So, grab a pop and let’s dive into some common Midwestern words, phrases, and slang that’ll have you soundin’ like a true heartlander in no time! Basic Midwestern Words. Pop: What Midwesterners call soda or soft drinks. “Can I getcha a pop?” Hotdish: A casserole dish, usually made with cream of mushroom soup and tater tots. “I’m ...
16 Μαρ 2022 · Ope is classified as a “surprise word,” or a tiny exclamation of surprise — as in, “Ope, sorry I bumped into you.” But that doesn’t stop it from taking on colloquial meaning. The true etymology is most likely lost, but some speculate that it’s similar to “oops.”
