oof

Sound of impact

Oof is an exclamation expressing discomfort, sympathy, or reaction to something painful or awkward.

It can respond to physical impact Oof, that hurt or to uncomfortable situations: Oof, that's a rough breakup.

Online, oof often acknowledges someone else's misfortune or embarrassment with mild commiseration: Oof, sorry that happened to you.

exclamation

ouch

Pain interjection

  • yikesStartled dismay exclamation
  • owPain exclamation
  • whoaCommand to stop

ugh · ah · eek · uh-oh · yowza · crikey · blimey · jeez · phew · gah

impact

ouch

Pain interjection

collision · smack · wallop · whack · slam · crash · hit · strike · jolt · bump

empathy

sympathy

Compassionate understanding of others

solidarity · commiseration · condolence · understanding · concern · support · vicarious · relatable · rough · tough break

reaction

wince

Reflexive recoil from distress

  • grimaceTwisted expression of displeasure
  • flinchInvoluntary retreat from threat
  • cringeShrink from discomfort

recoil · gasp · groan · moan · clutch · double over · stagger · buckle · brace · tense

slang

meme

Shared online humor

same · viral · reaction · chat · texting · twitter · discord · twitch · gaming · streamer

Categories
Opposites
emotional valence

oofyay

Exclamation of triumph

hooray · woohoo · yes · hurrah · yippee

physical sensation

oofahh

Vocalized satisfaction

aah · mmm · phew · whew · ooh

Family

oofs

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G