oppa
op-pa · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A Korean term used by females to address or refer to an older brother or an older male friend/boyfriend.
- 2.
(in K-pop fandom) A term of endearment used by fans to refer to male Korean pop stars.
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Etymology
From Korean 오빠 (oppa), meaning "older brother" when used by a female speaker. The term has spread globally through Korean pop culture and K-dramas.