If you grew up in Illinois, you're probably pretty familiar with the word "ope". We all say it, even when we don't even realize it.

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It slips out of our mouths without warning, the easier word to use when we're trying to pass by someone in the aisle, or when we bump into someone. Why love using the word so much. There are so many other go-to words, but "ope" still remains our top choice.

I decided to spend a little time coming up with different terms that you could start using over this over used Midwestern word. It was kinda hard considering nothing seemed to have the same vibe!

10 Things Illinoisans Could Say Instead of 'Ope'

Alternative words or phrases we could use for ope:

don't mind me

excuse me

oh,

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