oofta
English
Alternative forms
- offda
- uffda
Etymology
Scandinavian-American slang.
Interjection
oofta
- (US, chiefly upper midwest) A mild expression of error, dismay, or concern (often in a comical sense).
- 2004, Janet Elaine Smith, A Lumberjack Christmas, p. 16,
- "Oofta! I've long ago forgotten it."
- 2004, Janet Elaine Smith, A Lumberjack Christmas, p. 16,
Synonyms
- good grief
- oh no
- oi
- oy vey
- uh oh
Anagrams
- afoot