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oops
interjection \ˈ(w)u̇(ə)ps\
—used to express surprise or distress or to say in a mild way that you are sorry about having done or said something wrong
Full Definition of OOPS
—used typically to express mild apology, surprise, or dismay
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Variants of OOPS
oops or whoops also woops \ˈ(w)u̇(ə)ps\
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First Known Use of OOPS
1933
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