Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whoops
interjection
/huːps/
Definition
An exclamation used to acknowledge a mistake or accident.
Examples
- Whoops! I forgot my keys at home.
- She spilled her drink all over the table and said, ‘Whoops!’
- Whoops, I didn’t mean to say that out loud.
Meaning
Used when someone realizes that they have done something wrong or have made a mistake, often in a lighthearted or playful way.
Synonyms
- Oops
- Uh-oh
- My bad
