oof Meaning & Definition
What Does Oof Mean?
As an interjection, oof means A sound mimicking the loss of air, as if someone's solar plexus had just been struck. It is also used to mean Synonym of ouch (“expressing sympathy at another's pain, shock at a high price, etc.”). As a noun, it means A sound made in pain, as when expelling air after being struck. As a noun, it means Money.
Oof: Key Facts
| Part of speech | interjection, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //uːf// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | ow, owie and youch |
| Plural | oofs |
Oof Definition (Interjection)
- A sound mimicking the loss of air, as if someone's solar plexus had just been struck.
- Synonym of ouch (“expressing sympathy at another's pain, shock at a high price, etc.”).
Oof as a Noun
- A sound made in pain, as when expelling air after being struck.
- Something cringeworthy, or which arouses disappointment; often used in conjunction with the qualifier big.
That is a mega oof.
Noun
- Money.
Interjection
- An expression of one's own physical pain.
Ouch! You stepped on my toe! That hurt!
- An expression in sympathy at another's pain.
Ouch! Her sunburn looks awful.
- A reply to an insult seen as savage (frequently one that is tongue-in-cheek or joking).
Ouch. How could you say that?
- An expression of disappointment.
Ouch, I really wanted to do that.
- Expressing surprise at the high price of something.
Ouch, one hundred thousand dollars for a car! I could never afford that!
Synonyms of Oof
Oof synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Oof
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Oof in a Sentence
That is a mega oof.
Ouch! You stepped on my toe! That hurt!
Ouch! Her sunburn looks awful.
Ouch. How could you say that?
Ouch, I really wanted to do that.
Ouch, one hundred thousand dollars for a car! I could never afford that!
Word Forms & Grammar
oof
oof (plural oofs)
oof (uncountable)
Origin of Oof
Origin 1: Onomatopoeic, compare Dutch oef and German uff.
Origin 2: Clipping of ooftish.
Pronouncing Oof
Oof is pronounced //uːf// and has 1 syllable.
Oof: Your Questions Answered
Is oof an interjection or a noun?
Oof is mainly used as an interjection, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for oof?
You can replace oof with words such as ow, owie and youch. See the full list of oof synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of oof?
The plural of oof is oofs.