One of those international exclamations that have made it to areas where there is some Scandinavian populations. It can express joy, frustration, bewilderment, etc.
The term Uff Da! can be found on many items at a Scandinavian shop - such as coffee mugs, license plate frames, etc.
It is an analogue of such words in other languages as "oy vey" or "carumba."
In Norway, Charlie Brown says, "Uff Da!" instead of "Good grief!"
The term Uff Da! can be found on many items at a Scandinavian shop - such as coffee mugs, license plate frames, etc.
It is an analogue of such words in other languages as "oy vey" or "carumba."
In Norway, Charlie Brown says, "Uff Da!" instead of "Good grief!"
Lars: The government is going to audit my income tax!
Henrik: Uff Da!
Thor: Did you see that hottie over there?
Leffe: Uff Da!
Henrik: Can you believe that Norway is only 100 years old this year?
Roar: Uff Da!
Henrik: Uff Da!
Thor: Did you see that hottie over there?
Leffe: Uff Da!
Henrik: Can you believe that Norway is only 100 years old this year?
Roar: Uff Da!
by Leif May 18, 2005
used as a word of Empathy: Your boyfriend just lost his job, you simply say, "Uff da."
used as a word of annoyance: As a teacher, your students miss the directions to the assignment due to chattering. Teacher murmurs, "Uff da."
used as a word of annoyance: As a teacher, your students miss the directions to the assignment due to chattering. Teacher murmurs, "Uff da."
by Heather McFeather July 18, 2005
by tore May 13, 2004
(1) I have a cold, i've got a headache and I just dropped my new phone in the toilet. Uff Da.. Its been a bad day.
(2) Person sneezes then says " Uff Da"
(3) (Person one) Did you hear about all the people in Haiti that have died..?
(person two) Yah, Uff da..
(4) Hey Lets go get an Uff Da Taco at the fair!
(2) Person sneezes then says " Uff Da"
(3) (Person one) Did you hear about all the people in Haiti that have died..?
(person two) Yah, Uff da..
(4) Hey Lets go get an Uff Da Taco at the fair!
by TheKateanator February 05, 2010
uff da is an expression that Norwegian Americans brought over the pond that has been misinterpreted for way too long. the correct definition of this phrase is "too bad", "oh, poor thing" a.s.o.
A: Oh, God... I failed my exam today!
B: Uff da... Let's go out and get your mind off of things for a while.
B: Uff da... Let's go out and get your mind off of things for a while.
by Henry Olsen February 21, 2008
by UNORIGINAL NICKNAME December 16, 2016
Sometimes Chin-Ups; act of placing the middle and ring fingertips under someone's chin and forcefully pulling it upwards.
Chin-Uffs; "Uffs" standing for muffs
Chin-Uffs; "Uffs" standing for muffs
by ShittyDickster September 13, 2009