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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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ufdah

an expression of emotional or physical exhaustion, surprise or disbelief, used primarily by Norwegians and people of Scandinavian descent in the urban metropolis of Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota

a way of sighing
"Ufdah. I'm stuffed!"

"The pipes froze again? Ufdah!"
by thor_progeny August 4, 2006
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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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ufdah

Expression of emotional or physical exhaustion, surprise or disbelief. Another way of saying, "wow, that was a lot!" or "oh my gosh!"
person 1: ufdah
person 2: what's wrong
person 1: I just ran three miles, and now i'm tired.
by IAmTheBeastOfJohn May 20, 2017
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Uffda

A word commonly found in Minnesota. Used to convey shock, fear, surprise, happiness, sadness, anger, disgust, or all of the above.
Rick: Uffda
Rich: ikr
Dick: what's an oof duh
Rick/Rich: shut up Dick
by Bitch_fucker69 October 13, 2021
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Uffda

Uffda something so difficult that there is no other phrase that can sum up your exasperation
*swim suit comes off on a water slide*
“Uffda”

*sneezes on ice and gets a concussion that leads to a heart monitor*
“Uffda”

*girlfriend sleeps with your brother to experiment with her sexuality*
“Uffda”
by mnhotdish July 8, 2019
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UFFDA

You mad stupid if you don’t know what this means, it’s Norwegian like me and it’s what you would say instead of OW or WOAH or WOWZA
*stubs their toe* UFFDA!!!!!!!
by MAJA SMEMO May 24, 2025
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