English
wikipedia

Etymology
Scandinavian-American slang.

Alternative spellings
offda
uffda

Interjection
oofta

1. context|US|mainly|upper-midwest A mild expression of error, dismay, or concern (often in a comical sense).

Quotations
2004, Janet Elaine Smith, ''A Lumberjack Christmas'', p. 16,
:"Oofta! I've long ago forgotten it."

Synonyms
good grief
oh no
oi
oy vey
uh oh

Category:English interjections

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