English Word · Intermediate
oopsies
Oops
Pronunciation: say oopsies
Meaning
An exclamation used to acknowledge a minor mistake or accident.
Example
Amber: Right! Oh, except three times eight is twenty-four, not twenty-seven. Me: Oh. Oopsies. (Erases answer) And now for this one . . . (scratches in answer)
Amber: Right! Oh, except three times eight is twenty-four, not twenty-seven. Me: Oh. Oopsies. (Erases answer) And now for this one . . . (scratches in answer)
Practice tips
- Practice oopsies out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.