intj Uncommon

whoops

wuups

Whoops (intj) means used to acknowledge a small accident or mistake. Example: “Whoops, I dropped your phone!”

intj

Used to acknowledge a small accident or mistake.

"Whoops, I dropped your phone!"

"Whoops, wrong door."

verb

To vomit (informal).

"He whoopsed all over the back seat."

"The dog whoopsed on the carpet."

How to Use Whoops

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual, light-hearted way of saying "oops" after a minor blunder.

When to use it

Very informal; fine in speech and texts, not in formal writing.

Word Forms

whoopsed past tense, whoopses singular

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Etymology

An invented, sound-based word imitating the little gasp people make after a slip-up.

Rhymes for whoops

oops hoops troops

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “whoops” mean?

The word “whoops” means used to acknowledge a small accident or mistake. In plain terms, a casual, light-hearted way of saying "oops" after a minor blunder.

How do you pronounce “whoops”?

“Whoops” is pronounced wuups (/wʊps/ in IPA).

How do you use “whoops” in a sentence?

Here is “whoops” used in a sentence: “Whoops, I dropped your phone!”

What part of speech is “whoops”?

Depending on how it is used, “whoops” can be an intj and a verb.

Is “whoops” a common word?

“Whoops” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “whoops” have?

“Whoops” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to acknowledge a small accident or mistake.