oopsy

Playful mistake admission

Oopsy is a playful or cutesy way of saying oops, typically used when acknowledging a minor mistake or accident.

It softens the admission of error and is especially common in speech directed at or around children: Oopsy, I spilled my juice.

Adults may use it ironically or self-deprecatingly when they've made a small blunder.

mistake

blunder

Foolish, costly mistake

errorFault in communication
goofMinor foolish error
flubClumsy error

fumble · bungle · botch · oversight · misstep · gaffe · faux pas · snafu · blooper · miscue

childish

whoopsie

Lighthearted error admission

uh-ohDismay interjection
boo-booMinor childhood injury
sillyFrivolous or absurd

clumsy · tumble · mess · spill · accident · butterfingers · klutz · wobbly · splat · owie

apologetic

sorry

Expressing regret or apology

my badInformal fault admission
pardonOfficial release from punishment
excuse meApology for minor intrusion

forgive me · mea culpa · apology · regret · sheepish · embarrassed · awkward · cringe · red-faced · flustered

Opposites

intentionality

oopsydeliberately

Done with intention

intentionally · on purpose · by design · calculated · premeditated

emotional register

Acknowledgment of personal blame

forgive me · I beg your pardon · my bad

outcome significance

Exclamation of delight

perfect · nailed it · flawless · yes · bingo

Phrases

alley oopsAssisted aerial baskets
oops babyUnintended conception's outcome
oops babiesUnintended conception outcomes

Family

oops, oopsie, oopsy-daisy

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G