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uh-oh

uh-oh
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh, uhn oh]
    • /ʌ, ʌ̃ oʊ/
    • /ˌʌˈəʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh, uhn oh]
    • /ʌ, ʌ̃ oʊ/

Definitions of uh-oh word

  • interjection uh-oh expressing mild dread 1
  • interjection uh-oh used to signify sudden awareness of a problem or error and the resulting worry, alarm, etc. 0

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Parts of speech for Uh-oh

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

uh-oh popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for uh-oh

interjection uh-oh

  • oh — the exclamation “oh.”.
  • oops — Used to show recognition of a mistake or minor accident, often as part of an apology.
  • whoops — a loud cry or shout, as of excitement or joy.

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