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oof

[/uf/]
interjection
ai, oof, auch
1. An exclamation expressing pain, discomfort, or sympathy in response to something unpleasant or embarrassing
Oof, that looks like it hurt!
Ai, isso parece ter doído!
2. An exclamation expressing exhaustion or the effort required to do something
Oof, that was a lot of work.
Uf, foi muito trabalho.
3. An expression of empathetic acknowledgment of someone's difficult situation
Oof, I feel you on that one.
Ai, eu entendo perfeitamente.
NYC Slang
oof (common in NYC speech and internet culture)
Synonyms
ouchowyikesyow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ai, oof, auch
Commonly used in casual speech, especially among younger speakers
Portugal
ai, uf, epá
Less commonly used; Portuguese speakers may prefer 'ai' or 'epá'

Related Idioms & Phrases

that's an oof - used to acknowledge a mistake or unfortunate situation
big oof - used to emphasize a significant mistake or problem
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