intj
oof
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Oof (intj) means an exclamation imitating the sound of air being forced out, as if someone has been struck or startled. Example: “Oof, that fall looked painful!”
intj
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An exclamation imitating the sound of air being forced out, as if someone has been struck or startled.
"Oof, that fall looked painful!"
noun
1
Slang term for money.
"Burlington Bertie's the latest young jay He rents a swell flat somewhere Kensington way He spends the good oof that his pater has made Along with the Brandy and Soda Brigade."
— Harry B. Norris, Burlington Bertie (1900)
"Chuffy: It's on a knife edge at the moment, Bertie. If he can get planning permission, old Stoker's going to take this heap off my hands in return for vast amounts of oof."
— , Kidnapped! (1991)
"He's got plenty of oof stashed away."
How to use oof
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sound people make to react to a hit, embarrassing moment, or bad news — like a verbal wince.
When to use it
Very informal; common in speech and online, rare in formal writing.
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Etymology
Imitative of the sound of a sudden impact, similar to Dutch oef and German uff.
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What does “oof” mean?
The word “oof” means an exclamation imitating the sound of air being forced out, as if someone has been struck or startled. In plain terms, a sound people make to react to a hit, embarrassing moment, or bad news — like a verbal wince.
How do you pronounce “oof”?
“Oof” is pronounced oof (/uf/ in IPA).
How do you use “oof” in a sentence?
Here is “oof” used in a sentence: “Oof, that fall looked painful!”
What part of speech is “oof”?
Depending on how it is used, “oof” can be an intj and a noun.
Where does the word “oof” come from?
The word “oof” comes from German. Imitative of the sound of a sudden impact, similar to Dutch oef and German uff.
How many meanings does “oof” have?
“Oof” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an exclamation imitating the sound of air being forced out, as if someone has been struck or startled.
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