interjection
General Slang
uff da
OOF-dah · interjection · informal
Norwegian-rooted Minnesota exclamation of dismay, exhaustion, or relief.
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A distinctly Upper Midwestern exclamation expressing being overwhelmed, tired, or relieved, with no exact English equivalent.
“Uff da, I forgot my wallet at the cabin.”
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uff da In A Sentence
Uff da, I forgot my wallet at the cabin.
Origin & Usage
From Norwegian immigrant speech; common in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.
People Also Ask
What does 'uff da' mean?
It's an Upper Midwestern exclamation for feeling overwhelmed, tired, or relieved, with no exact English equivalent.
Where does 'uff da' come from?
It comes from Norwegian immigrant speech and is common in Minnesota and the wider Upper Midwest.
How do you use 'uff da'?
Blurt it out when something's a lot to handle, like 'Uff da, I forgot my wallet at the cabin.'
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