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oops

UK
/uːps/
US
/ups/

Translations

oopsnoun
oopses
pl
Informal noun use meaning 'a mistake'; countable.
oopsinterjection
oopsnoun
oopses
pl
UK
/uːps/
US
/ups/
Informal countable noun meaning a minor mistake; attested in phrases like "a little oops".
bourdeFamilier.
The misspelling in the headline was an embarrassing oops.
La faute d’orthographe dans le titre était une bourde embarrassante.
erreurTerme général pour une petite erreur ou maladresse.
The misspelling in the headline was an embarrassing oops.
La faute d’orthographe dans le titre était une erreur embarrassante.
Additional translations
gaffeFamilier.
bévueFamilier ; désigne une petite erreur ou maladresse.
Synonyms
whoops
whoopsie
oopsie
mistake
error
blunder
slip
slip-up
goof
boo-boo
blooper
mishap
faux pas
oopsinterjection
UK
/uːps/
US
/ups/
Oops, I dropped the glass!
Oups, j’ai fait tomber le verre !
Synonyms
whoops
uh-oh
whoopsie
oopsie-daisy
whoops-a-daisy
d'oh
my bad
oopsverb
oopsed
Past Simple
oopsed
Past Participle
oopsing
Gerund
Informal, intransitive; attested in forms like “I oopsed”.
gafferFamilier.
I really oopsed when I sent the email to the wrong address.
J’ai vraiment gaffé quand j’ai envoyé le courriel à la mauvaise adresse.
Additional translations
se tromperEmploi informel.
Synonyms
err
blunder
make a mistake
slip up
fumble
goof
goof up
bungle
screw up
miscalculate
oopsadjective
more oops
Comp.
most oops
Super.
Attributive use (e.g., “an oops moment”) functions adjectivally.
erronéEmploi informel et attributif, pour qualifier quelque chose qui comporte une petite erreur.
That typo was an oops error in the report.
Cette coquille était une erreur dans le rapport, due à un élément erroné.
Synonyms
mistaken
erroneous
accidental
inadvertent
unintentional
faulty
flawed
errant
oops!noun

oops

Informal countable noun meaning a mistake or minor mishap.
bévueFamilier ; désigne une petite erreur ou un petit faux pas.
The typo was just an oops.
La faute de frappe n'était qu'une bévue.
Additional translations
gaffeFamilier ; convient pour une petite erreur ou maladresse.
oops!interjection

oops

Used informally to express surprise, embarrassment, apology, or mild dismay after a small mistake.
Oops, I dropped the glass.
Oups, j'ai fait tomber le verre.

Definitions

oopsnoun
An informal term for a minor mistake or blunder.
There were a few oopses in the final draft that needed correction.
oopsinterjection
Used to acknowledge or draw attention to a minor mistake, accident, or unexpected situation.
Oops! I forgot to lock the door.
oopsnoun
A minor mistake or blunder, often regarded with mild amusement.
The misspelling in the headline was an embarrassing oops.
oopsinterjection
An exclamation used to express mild apology, surprise, or dismay, especially after making a mistake.
Oops, I dropped the glass!
oopsverb
To make a minor mistake or blunder.
I really oopsed when I sent the email to the wrong address.
oopsadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a minor mistake; erroneous.
That typo was an oops error in the report.
oops!noun
An informal word for a mistake or minor mishap.
The typo was just an oops.
oops!interjection
Used to express surprise, embarrassment, dismay, or apology after a small mistake or accident.
Oops, I dropped the glass.
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