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Definition whoops in British English

whoops interjection

interjection
/wʊps/
1

used when a small accident happens, for example when you drop something, or when someone falls

Example

Whoops! Watch what you're doing!

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2

used when you realize that you have just said something that should have remained a secret or that may upset someone

Example

Whoops! I shouldn't have said that.

Definition whoops in British English