uh-oh

interjection

ˈə-ˌō

usually with strong glottal stops before the vowels

—used to indicate dismay or concern

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of uh-oh was in 1925

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“Uh-oh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uh-oh. Accessed 1 Jun. 2023.

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