oop
interjection
Pronunciation: /uːp/
Definition
A vocalized reaction to a minor physical mistake or sudden slip, used to signal awareness of a small social blunder.
Examples
Oop, I almost tripped over that loose rug in the entryway.
She let out a quiet oop when she accidentally knocked her pen off the desk.
Oop, sorry about that, I didn't mean to step on your foot.
Synonyms of oop
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