oop

Slight slip sound

Oop is a brief exclamation of mild surprise, often at a small mistake or unexpected moment: Oop, dropped my pen.

It's a clipped form of oops or whoops, casual and reflexive.

In internet slang, oop can signal awkward surprise at someone else's situation—reacting to drama or an embarrassing revelation: She said that? Oop.

reaction

whoops

Minor mistake exclamation

  • yikesStartled dismay exclamation
  • uh-ohDismay interjection
  • slip-upSmall unintended error

gaffe · blunder · fumble · mishap · blooper · flub · goof · mistake · accident · clumsy

interjection

exclamation

Forceful sudden utterance

expression · spontaneous · reflexive · surprise · startle · sudden · involuntary · reaction · sound · noise

slang

internet

Interconnected computer systems

  • viralSpreading quickly online
  • memeShared online humor
  • textingSending typed mobile messages

informal · trendy · catchphrase · tea · shade · slay · stan · iconic · moment · dramatic

Categories
Opposites
formality of error acknowledgment

oopI beg your pardon

Polite request for repetition

please forgive me · mea culpa · I apologize · sorry · pardon me

intentionality

oopon purpose

Done with deliberate intent

intentionally · deliberately · purposely · by design · gotcha

acknowledgment of error vs. denial/deflection

oopnot my fault

Denial of responsibility

on purpose · whatever · so what · no regrets · deal with it

Phrases
Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G