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oops

American  
[oops, oops] / ʊps, ups /

interjection

  1. (used to express mild dismay, chagrin, surprise, etc., as at one's own mistake, a clumsy act, or social blunder.)

oops British  
/ ʊps, uːps /

interjection

  1. an exclamation of surprise or of apology as when someone drops something or makes a mistake

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Etymology

Origin of oops

First recorded in 1925–30; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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Matthew Macfadyen plays a scientist who — oops! — accidentally shrinks his author wife, played by Elizabeth Banks, to a few inches tall, and has to figure out a way to get her back to the right size.

From MarketWatch

‘Oops,’ Amy says in a massively fake-sincere voice.

From Literature

‘Oops. Sorry,’ Sal said sarcastically.

From Literature

I loosened my shoelace and – oops!

From Literature

The minute it was out of sight, she called out, “Oops, sorry. I’m Daniella.”

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