Definition of the word oops

Pronunciation of vocabulary oops

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/ʊps//ʊps/

Origin of the word oops

The exact origin of the word "oops" is disputed, but it is believed to have emerged in the 1980s as a slang term in the United States. Some theories suggest that "oops" is an acronym for "Oh, Oops...Stop the Presses," which was a catchphrase used in a popular skit on the TV show "Saturday Night Live" at the time. Others claim that "oops" is simply a modified version of the word "upps," a Scandinavian interjection meaning "whoops" or "alas." Regardless of its origins, "oops" has become a commonly used term in everyday speech, especially in conversations where mistakes are made, and is now recognized as an official addition to the Oxford English Dictionary since 2003.

Vocabulary summary oops

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Example of vocabulary oopsnamespace

meaning

used when somebody has had or almost had a slight accident, broken something, etc.

được sử dụng khi ai đó đã hoặc sắp gặp phải một tai nạn nhỏ, làm vỡ thứ gì đó, v.v.

  • Oops! I spilled some juice.

    Ồ! Tôi làm đổ nước trái cây rồi.

meaning

used when you have done something embarrassing, said something rude by accident, told a secret, etc.

được sử dụng khi bạn đã làm điều gì đó đáng xấu hổ, vô tình nói điều gì đó thô lỗ, tiết lộ bí mật, v.v.

  • Oops, I shouldn't have said that.

    Ồ, tôi không nên nói thế.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary oops

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