uffda

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A form of oofta — A mild expression of error, dismay, or concern (often in a comical sense).

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Meanings

interjection
  1. alternativeUpper Midwestern USAlternative spelling of oofta.

    “Ooh, uffda.”

    2024 October 21, Paul Simms, “The Return of Jerry” (4:06 from the start), in What We Do in the Shadows, season 6, episode 1, spoken by Nandor the Relentless (Kayvan Novak)
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    Uff da! (UF dah): Norwegian expression used to indicate dismay or concern. Roughly equivalent to "Good grief!"

    2004, C. L. G. Martin, Uff Da!, Tricycle Press, →ISBN, page 2
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