Word of the Day: Whoops
The word “whoops” is an interjection. It’s similar to “wow,” “hey,” and “no.” (An interjection is almost always just one word.) Interjections can be used alone or as part of a sentence, but they stand out from the other parts of speech because a person chooses an interjection based entirely on the situation he or she might be in.
- “Whoops! I made a mistake.
- She didn’t give you a book? Whoops.
- Whoops! I meant to say “he,” not “she.”
- “Whoops! Be careful.
You’ll also hear some people say “whoopsy” or “whoopsy daisy,” especially when talking with children.
- Whoopsy! You fell down. Are you okay?
- Whoopsy daisy! She bumped her head on the table.
Note: This word is similar to “oops.”
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with W page to see the list of all words starting with letter W. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
