oof

[ oof ]

interjection

1. (an exclamation used to sympathize with someone else’s pain or dismay, or to express one’s own): Oof, I've got tons of schoolwork to do this week.

   Oof, that conversation must’ve been so awkward and hurtful!

   Oof, I've got tons of schoolwork to do this week.

oof

/ uːf /

noun

1. slang.
   money

Derived Forms

• ˈoofy, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of oof¹

First recorded in 1770–80; imitative

Word History and Origins

Origin of oof¹

C19: from Yiddish ooftisch, from German auf dem Tische on the table (referring to gambling stakes)

Example Sentences

“Oof, I was hoping the app just needed to update,” another user commented.

From Salon

“Oof this is embarrassing for you,” a mother of two wrote on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times

“Oof,” said Samir, as though Rostam had kicked him in the belly.

From Literature

Songer's prediction: Oof, this is definitely not one for the neutral!

From BBC

Oof, last night’s Golden Globes were kind of a mess—and not in the fun, tipsy way!

From Slate