English edit

Etymology edit

By shortening; chan +‎ op.

Pronunciation edit

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃænɒp/
  • Hyphenation: chan‧op

Noun edit

chanop (plural chanops)

  1. (Internet) An IRC channel operator.
    • 1995, Stuart H. Harris, The IRC Survival Guide, page 121:
      Perhaps I might now add one more piece of etiquette advice, for which all chanops will thank me. If you want ops on a channel, don't beg for them []

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