gad

interjection

Definition of gadnext
as in whoops

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gad
  1. ugh
  2. oh
  3. oops
Interjection
  • Javon Baker, Jack Jones (ugh), Rhamondre Stevenson, Mike Onwenu, Ja'Whaun Bentley, Tre Flowers, Deatrich Wise, Shaq Mason... all day 3 picks.
    Chad Graff, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Later on, as Maitlis researches Andrew’s financial ties to Epstein, a flashback to December 2010 depicts Andrew meeting Epstein — yeah, a guy plays Epstein, ugh — in his New York mansion to ask him for money to help Ferguson with a debt, before they are photographed taking a stroll in the park.
    Jack King, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
Definition of ugh
Interjection
  • Fact checked by Sarah Scott Mom-of-three Mandy Moore is oh so relatable.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
  • But oh, whatever happened to the wisdom of the Beatles’ joy?
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of oh
Interjection
  • But when her paramour and his (oops) wife turn up dead, Vera ends up at the center of a murder investigation and eventually something far more sinister.
    The Editors, Town & Country, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Before anybody gets carried away here — oops, too late?
    Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Oct. 2020
Definition of oops
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