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ope

Phrase

Meaning: A short, polite "excuse me" interjection.
Type: Phrase
Used in: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana

What does “ope” mean

Midwest staple: said when bumping into someone, reaching past them, or noticing a small mishap. Roughly equivalent to "oop" or "whoops."

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