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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOops
/uːps/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An exclamation used typically to acknowledge a minor mistake, accident, or clumsy moment.
"Oops, I dropped my keys on the floor." - 2
Used informally to express mild surprise or slight realization of error.
"Oops, I think I sent the email to the wrong person."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the 20th century as an expressive alteration of the older exclamation 'up-a-daisy' or simply an instinctive vocal sound mimicking surprise or mild dismay. It entered standard colloquial English as a quick, informal acknowledgment of a minor mistake, blunder, or clumsy mishap.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Oops" is said worldwide
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oups
Transliteration: oups
"Oups, j'ai fait une petite erreur."
ups
Transliteration: ups
"Ups, das war nicht so gemeint."
ops
Transliteration: ops
"Ops, ho fatto cadere il bicchiere."
ups
Transliteration: ups
"Ups, se me cayó el teléfono."
ops
Transliteration: ops
"Ops, deixei cair a chave."
उफ़
Transliteration: uf
"उफ़, मुझसे गलती हो गई।"
哎呀
Transliteration: āiyō
"哎呀，我把咖啡洒了。"
이런
Transliteration: ireon
"이런, 지갑을 두고 왔네."
っと
Transliteration: utto
"っと、危なかった。"
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