oops

interjection

variants or whoops also woops
Definition of oopsnext
as in ugh

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Recent Examples of oops 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 That gives Facebook and Oculus a great opportunity to announce in the very near future that—oops, whaddya know—they've stopped producing all existing hardware. — Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 20 Aug. 2020 Only three even had the Cavs in the Finals, the same as had -- oops -- Toronto. — Bill Livingston, cleveland.com, 8 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oops
  1. ugh
  2. oh
Interjection
  • After review copies went out right before this holiday weekend (ugh), review scores for 007 First Light have dropped this morning, coalescing on Metacritic for a score.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • With winter weather not quite yet behind us (ugh), this under-$30 heavy-duty door mat both drains and dries quickly to keep your doorstep free of snow, water, and ice buildup.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Definition of ugh
Interjection
  • Certain movements may aggravate the pain, such as, oh, swinging a golf club.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Some people think, oh, the show’s about true romance, true love conquering it all.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 8 June 2026
Definition of oh

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“Oops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oops. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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