oops
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of oops
First recorded in 1925–30; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Just like the girl you thought was your soulmate but, oops, she was just playing with your heart and got lost in the game.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2023
He’s the guy whose elbow just happens to be in the way of the pitch — oops — earning a free ticket to first base.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2023
The Yankees get a big oops in the chat.
From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2022
It isn’t happenstance, an uncomfortable accident, that Rogan and his words ended up on Spotify’s platform, and now, oops, he just has to be dealt with.
From The Verge • Mar. 1, 2022
I look that way and oops, there’s Gene, doing his best impression of a fixated hyena or grizzly or something.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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