uh-oh

Something went wrong

Uh-oh is the usual spelling of a sound that people make when something alarming has happened or is anticipated.

It sounds like very short utterances of uh and oh with a glottal stop in between.

reaction

oops

Minor blunder interjection

  • whoopsMinor mistake exclamation
  • yikesStartled dismay exclamation
  • awMild disappointment sound

darn · gulp · eek · geez · drat · ouch · gosh · jeez · blimey · crikey

mistake

blunder

Foolish, costly mistake

  • slipupUnintentional minor error
  • goofMinor foolish error
  • gaffeClumsy social error

mishap · fumble · blooper · botch · misstep · snafu · hiccup · oversight · oopsie · boo-boo

warning

heads-up

Informal advance warning

signal · sign · indicator · harbinger · forewarning · premonition · omen

trouble

problem

Matter requiring resolution

  • messDisorderly, troublesome condition
  • predicamentDifficult, unpleasant situation
  • pickleVinegar-preserved vegetable

jam · bind · fix · scrape · dilemma · snag · hitch · complication · setback · snarl

realization

dawning

First light emerging

recognition · moment · clarity · epiphany · reckoning · revelation

Categories
Opposites
emotional reaction to situation

uh-ohphew

Relieved exhalation

whew · what a relief · hooray · yay · thank goodness

problem recognition vs. problem resolution

uh-ohphew

Relieved exhalation

problem solved · relief · no worries · false alarm · all clear

Family

oh, uh

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G