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uffdah

Interjection signifying exhaustion, weariness, resignation, overwhelm, sorrow, or frustration, generally used by those of Scandinavian (particularly Norwegian descent).

The Norwegian-American slang equivalent of the Yiddish term OY.

It can also express empathy.

Typically spelled as Uff da or Uffda.
-Uffdah! 17 miles is a long walk!

-Uffdah! (As one steps into a pile of feedah (manure)).

-I just heard your goat died. Uffdah! Would you like to borrow my lawnmower?
by Millie Hanson March 24, 2008
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uffda

Interjection signifying exhaustion, weariness, resignation, or overwhelm, especially used by those of Norwegian descent; see 'oofda'. (The Norwegian-American slang equivalent of the Yiddish term oy.)
Uffda! 17 miles is a long walk!
by Millie Hanson August 20, 2006
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