oops
Translation
oops, whoops
Examples
Oops, I dropped my fork.
Oops, I dropped my fork.
Oops, I made a mistake.
Oops, I made a mistake.
Grammar Patterns
((interjection)) used to acknowledge a minor mistake or accident. Oops, I spilled the milk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: whoops, uh-oh
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of a small mistake or accident.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound you make when you accidentally drop something. It sounds like 'oops!'