uh-oh

interjection

ˈə-ˌō How to pronounce uh-oh (audio)
usually with strong glottal stops before the vowels
—used to indicate dismay or concern

Examples of uh-oh in a Sentence

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Moreover, who knows what other terms may be added to the uh-oh list when. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 But then came the actual kickoff, and … uh-oh. — Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025 There was that uh-oh feeling hanging in the air from the Canadiens. — Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026 This uh-oh situation will keep you sidelines for a lot longer, likely months. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for uh-oh

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uh-oh was in 1925

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“Uh-oh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uh-oh. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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