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Not caring about something.
Susie:Your house is on fire!
Bob:Oh well
oh well by TheWiggidy April 19, 2004
Something that is upsetting but you just have to deal with it
Jessica: Ashley you have huge labias!!
Ashley: Oh well..
Oh well by jajaleigh June 14, 2010
Used when someone doesn't care, often when they're in a down sort of mood.
"I flunked my math final today... oh well..."
oh well by sqxx April 12, 2005
Showing not much interest towards a situation or event that has happened or may happen.
"Sorry man i lost your wallet"
"Oh well, goes to show what kinda things happen when i trust you..."
oh well by Alastor December 13, 2004
Used when you don't know if it's the end of the conversation or if it is the end of a conversation but you don't want things to seem awkward
Oh well by Kool.kid May 23, 2017

oh well the dens well 

When something goes wrong and you give up.
I tried to get the AJ 1 Trophy Room’s on release day but I didn’t, oh well the dens well.
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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