Etymology Journal ยท O
Ope, sorry!
Meaning
- The two-word summary of the Midwestern personality. This is used whenever someone commits a minor social faux pas, even if they were not actually at fault.
Earnest, humble
Used in a sentence
- Ope, sorry, I thought you were someone else.
- Ope, sorry, I did not mean to bump the table.
- Ope, sorry, I dropped my pen on your foot.
The backstory
This is the quintessential sound of the American Midwest. It reflects a culture that prioritizes collective harmony and constant low-level apologizing.
Heard in
Midwest
Vibe check