oppa

op-pa · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A Korean term used by females to address or refer to an older brother or an older male friend/boyfriend.

  2. 2.

    (in K-pop fandom) A term of endearment used by fans to refer to male Korean pop stars.

Related words

See also: hyung, noona, unnie

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.