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a word that greek people use for no apparent reason at all greeak dude #1:wanna dance
greek dude #2 : OPA! |
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OPA is a Greek Word that may be used as an ‘Exclamation’, or ‘Utterance’, or ‘Declaration’, or ‘Affirmation’ or a lovingly gentle way of telling you to ‘Stop’ ... depending on the situational context.
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It is a word or pronouncement of celebration; the celebration of life itself. It is another way of expressing joy and gratitude to God, Life, and others, for bringing us into the state of ultimate wisdom; that all that really matters is health, family, and friends. It is a humorous affirmation that you’re the best; that you’re where you’re supposed to be; and that you need to stop and celebrate. … It is the Greeks’ way of stating they have come to a level of serene exuberance able to enjoy life as children. … In a state where having been fed, and having quenched our thirst, and having enjoyed the pleasure of uniting with others, we have filled with hope and confidence that life abounds with all that we need, … and that food will always be there, … and so, we break the plates, … because tomorrow there will be more. … And we light a fire and dance around it as a symbol of the warmth that surrounds us. … and … <br><br>We break the plates as a way of saying thank you to those that helped us reach a state of celebrating our life, … as a way of saying thank you to the music that brought peace to the world, … and we break them to honor the one that’s dancing, as we kneel in front of them and look up to them exclaiming : Oooopa !!! … And we throw the napkins in the air as a r... |
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a Greek word used to describe a jubilant emotion of/during 'celebration'. Examples:
"hooray!" "Hell yeah!" "Yeehaw!" "Come on, be a man, take another shot of Ouzo... OPA!" |
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Dutch word for "grandpa". I call my dutch grandfather 'Opa' because he doesn't like being called anything else.
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endearing German word for grandpa I would call my Grandpa "Opa" if he were German, but he's not so I call him Grandpa.
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A Word Used To Describe Excitement at a joyous event. "It's A Boy!" "Opa!Cigars For All!"
"Would You Like To Make-Out In The Back Of My Camaro?" "OPA!" |
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Greek for, "Oh my God! Your cheese is on fire!"
Cried out in Greek restaurants every time the saganaki (flaming cheese appetizer) is ignited at someone's table. The server lit the saganaki and shouted, "Opa!" along with everyone at the table.
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