uh-oh
uh-oh/ˈəˌō/
exclamation
used to express alarm, dismay, or realization of a difficulty.
"“Uh-oh! Take cover!”"
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What does "uh oh" mean?
interjection. Britannica Dictionary definition of UH–OH. chiefly US, informal. — used when you realize that you are in a bad situation, that you have made a mistake, etc.
Why do people say "uh oh"?
Uh-oh is an expression used to indicate mild alarm or concern in response to something negative, such as a mistake. It's typically said right when you realize something is wrong or something bad has happened. It's sometimes spelled uh oh, without the hyphen.
What does ouhh mean in texting?
used to indicate dismay or concern.
Is "uh oh" considered a word?
Yes, “Uh-Oh” counts as a word for toddlers and babies when they use it on their own. What is expressive vocabulary? In speech therapy, we use the term expressive vocabulary to talk about the number of messages a child can express through words, gestures, or baby signs.
The meaning of UH-OH is —used to indicate dismay or concern. How to use uh-oh in a sentence.
Meaning of uh-oh in English ... used in writing to represent the sound that people make when they discover that they have made a mistake or done something wrong:.
Uh-oh is a reaction to something bad, but something bad that's not all that serious. If you say uh-oh to something really bad, it can seem insensitive.
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the interjection uh-oh. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
the way of writing the sound that people make when they want to say that they have done something wrong or that they think there will be trouble. Uh-oh.
chiefly US, informal. — used when you realize that you are in a bad situation, that you have made a mistake, etc. Uh-oh, we're in trouble! Uh-oh. What happened?
uh-oh in American English (ˌʌˈoʊ ) interjection. used to signify sudden awareness of a problem or error and the resulting worry, alarm, etc. Webster's New ...
uh-oh ; part of speech: · interjection ; definition: used to express a sudden knowledge or apprehension that something bad is about to happen. Uh-oh! He's back.
the way of writing the sound that people make when they want to say that they have done something wrong or that they think there will be trouble.
interjection informal a sound that you make when you have made a mistake, or when something bad is going to happen.
