Whoopsa
whoopsa
/ˈ(h)wupsə/
exclamation
informal
Alternative spelling: whoopsah
1. Used to express pleasant surprise upon realizing that a seemingly unfortunate event turned out to have positive consequences.
2. Signifies a positive twist or unexpected benefit arising from an apparently negative situation.
3. Exclamation recognizing one's own silly mistake or self-own.
Etymology: Early 21st century. Blend of "whoops" (expression of mistake) and "ah" (indicating realization).
/ˈ(h)wupsə/
exclamation
informal
Alternative spelling: whoopsah
1. Used to express pleasant surprise upon realizing that a seemingly unfortunate event turned out to have positive consequences.
2. Signifies a positive twist or unexpected benefit arising from an apparently negative situation.
3. Exclamation recognizing one's own silly mistake or self-own.
Etymology: Early 21st century. Blend of "whoops" (expression of mistake) and "ah" (indicating realization).