oops

/uːps/

oops

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Definition

Acknowledging a mistake.

Etymology

A presumably 'natural' exclamation, attested in writing since 1921. Related to or a variation of whoops (itself attested since 1933). A shortening of whoops-a-daisy, whoopsie-daisy, or oops-a-daisy, which in turn is a mispronunciation of ups-a-daisy or upsy-daisy.

Example Sentences

"Oops! I left the lid off the ketchup."
"Oops, I did it again / I played with your heart, got lost in the game"