oofta

English

Alternative forms

• offda, oofda, uffda, uff da

Etymology

Scandinavian-American slang.

Interjection

oofta

1. (US, chiefly upper midwest) A mild expression of error, dismay, or concern (often in a comical sense).
   • 2004, Janet Elaine Smith, A Lumberjack Christmas‎^[1], page 16:

     "Oofta! I've long ago forgotten it."

Synonyms

• good grief
• oh no
• oi
• oy vey
• uh oh
• holy smokes

Anagrams

• afoot