uh-oh

interjection

ˈə-ˌō 

usually with strong glottal stops before the vowels

—used to indicate dismay or concern

Examples of uh-oh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Christian is worried about Aaron’s gray jersey sportswear look because the fit will need to be perfect, and then, uh-oh, Aaron sews the bodysuit incorrectly and needs to start again. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026

This uh-oh situation will keep you sidelines for a lot longer, likely months. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

There was that uh-oh feeling hanging in the air from the Canadiens. — Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026

The second the couple shows up at this quaint cabin in the woods, your uh-oh buttons start getting mashed. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uh-oh

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau