oopsy-daisy
Minor mishap interjection
Oopsy-daisy is a playful exclamation when something goes slightly wrong—a small stumble, a dropped object, a minor mishap: Oopsy-daisy, I spilled my coffee.
Adults use it with small children or ironically among themselves.
Variant of upsy-daisy, which originally accompanied lifting a child.
Minor mistake exclamation
- uh-ohDismay interjection
- whoopsieLighthearted error admission
- oh dearMild expression of distress
- my goodnessPolite surprise interjection
clumsy · accident · slip · trip · fumble · drop · spill · mishap
whoops
Minor mistake exclamation
my goodness · clumsy · accident · slip · trip · fumble · drop · spill · mishap · blunder
toddler
Child learning to walk
comfort · reassurance · soothe · cuddle · parent · caregiver · wobbly · stumble · tipsy · bounce
upswing
Period of increase
carry · swing · toss · bounce · airborne · giggle · weightless · trust · catch · embrace
oopsy-daisymea culpa
Acknowledgment of personal blame
please forgive me · I beg your pardon · damn it · oh my God · oh no