Whoops: meaning, definitions and examples

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whoops

 

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Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

oops moment

Used to express surprise or embarrassment, especially after a mistake. It often conveys a light-hearted acknowledgment of a blunder.

Synonyms

oops, uh-oh, whoa

Examples of usage

  • Whoops! I dropped the glass.
  • Whoops, I forgot to send that email!
  • Whoops! That wasn't supposed to happen.
  • Whoops, I accidentally clicked the wrong link.

Translations

Translations of the word "whoops" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ops

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฐเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ups

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ups

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ups

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใฃใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oups

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ups

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oops

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด๋จธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุจุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ups

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ups

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“Žๅ‘€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ups

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ups

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ups

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ups

Etymology

The interjection 'whoops' originated in the early 20th century as a variation of 'oops'. It reflects a similar light-hearted shock or acknowledgement of a small mistake. The word is often used informally in both spoken and written English as a way to express a casual admission of error. Its usage can be traced back to a time when people began to use playful expressions for everyday mishaps, and it has remained in use due to its catchy sound and easy application in various contexts, especially in informal settings.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,597 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.