ruh-roh

This looks bad

Ruh-roh is a humorous exclamation signaling that something has gone wrong or is about to, expressing mild alarm or the realization of a mistake.

The spelling mimics Scooby-Doo's speech impediment from the cartoon series, where the character pronounces "uh-oh" with an initial R sound: Ruh-roh, I think I left the oven on.

Scooby

Scooby-Doo

  • cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
  • mysterySomething unexplained or unknown
  • gangOrganized criminal group

zoinks · jinkies · ghost · monster · unmasking · meddling · kids · Velma · Daphne · Fred

exclamation

oops

Minor blunder interjection

  • yikesStartled dismay exclamation
  • whoopsMinor mistake exclamation
  • troubleDifficulty or distress

mistake · alarm · warning · surprise · realization · dread · panic · foreboding · dismay · concern

meme

reaction

Response to stimulus

  • GIFAnimated image format
  • viralSpreading quickly online
  • internetInterconnected computer systems

humor · comment · response · comedic · exaggerated · dramatic · post · caption · relatable · sarcastic

Opposites
emotional reaction to situation

ruh-rohphew

Relieved exhalation

whew · all clear · no worries · false alarm · calm down

situational outlook

ruh-rohall good

Satisfactory, no concerns

smooth sailing · nailed it · eureka · problem solved · mission accomplished

Family

uh-oh, oh

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G