opa

/ˈoʊpə/

Definitions

1. noun

a term used in the context of Greek cuisine, referring to the exclamation ‘opa!’ used to indicate the doneness of a souvlaki or skewer of food, typically meat

“The chef yelled ‘opa!’ when he took the souvlaki off the grill.”

Synonyms

  • cheer
  • hurray

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • shhh