What does OP mean?
OP means original poster — the person who started a thread. It can also mean overpowered.
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Acronym. Also written original poster, original post, overpowered.
Where it comes from
Forum vocabulary that Reddit made universal: OP identifies whoever opened the discussion everyone is replying to. The gaming sense, "overpowered", describes something so strong it unbalances a game, and developed entirely separately.
How it is actually used
On Reddit and in comment threads, OP refers to the person being replied to — "OP never answered" means the thread starter went quiet. It occasionally means "original post" rather than poster, and context rarely makes that ambiguity matter. In gaming, "that weapon is OP" is a complaint about balance. Do not confuse it with "opp", which is a different word entirely.
Examples
- "OP delivered"
- "agree with OP here"
- "this build is straight up OP"
Can a brand use it? Safe for brands
Neutral community vocabulary in every sense. The only risk is being misread as "opp", which is not neutral.
Related terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What does OP mean on Reddit?
Original poster — the person who created the thread. When commenters say "OP said", they mean the person whose post they are all replying to.
What does OP mean in gaming?
Overpowered. A character, weapon or strategy that is too strong relative to everything else, to the point of spoiling the game.
Is OP the same as opp?
No, and the difference matters. OP is a neutral forum abbreviation. "Opp" means an enemy or rival, comes out of drill and gang vocabulary, and carries far more weight.
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