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English word origin

Etymology of opa

Borrowed from German Opa.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

Grandfather, grandpa.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from German Opa.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
intj

An expression of excitement, shock or surprise.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Greek όπα (ópa) or ώπα (ópa).

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