Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whoopsie
Interjection
/ˈwʊp.si/
Definition
An informal expression used to indicate a small mistake or accident, often in a playful or light-hearted manner.
Examples
- Whoopsie! I dropped my ice cream.
- He said the wrong name and then added, ‘Whoopsie!’
- When she tripped over her shoe, she laughed and said, ‘Whoopsie daisy!’
Meaning
‘Whoopsie’ conveys a sense of minor error, usually accompanied by a light-hearted attitude toward the mishap.
Synonyms
- Oops
- Whoops
- Uh-oh
