OAP

OAP

/ˌəʊ eɪ ˈpiː/
Acronym United Kingdom

Old Age Pensioner – someone living on social security.

Example Sentences

"You should hear how they use 'OAP' in Britain."
"It's quite common to say 'OAP' in the UK."

Etymology & History

British Old Age Pensioner. British elderly terminology. Pensioner British retiree. OAP discount British concession. Reflects British age welfare vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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