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Meaning of whoops
The primary meaning of "whoops" is an exclamation used to express surprise, alarm, or apology, often when something goes wrong.
Etymology of whoops
The word "whoops" is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century as an exclamation of surprise or excitement, possibly related to the word "whip" or the sound of a whip cracking.
Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including in sports, particularly in horse riding, to express excitement or alarm.
Synonyms
oh no
oh dear
dear me
goodness gracious
good grief
great Scott
golly
gee
gosh
darn
shoot
shucks
aw shucks
oops
ouch
uh-oh
yikes
eek
egad
gadzooks
zounds
jiminy
jiminy cricket
my goodness
my oh me
well bless my soul
bless my heart
for Pete's sake
good heavens
heavens to Betsy
land sakes
my stars
holy cow
holy moly
holy guacamole
Definitions
- An exclamation used to express surprise, alarm, or apology, typically when something goes wrong or when someone makes a mistake.
- * A sudden, brief, high-pitched cry, typically expressing surprise or alarm.
Usage Examples
- "Whoops, I just spilled coffee all over my shirt."
- * "Whoops, I didn't mean to delete that important file."
- * "Whoops, I think I just locked my keys in the car."