Uff da (/ ˈ ʊ f d ə / ⓘ; sometimes also spelled oof-da, oofda, oofala, oof-dah, oofdah, huffda, uff-da, uffda, uff-dah, ufda, ufdah, or uf daa [citation needed]) is an American Scandinavian exclamation or interjection used to express dismay, typically upon hearing bad news.

Dec 5, 2021 · “Uff” is an onomatopoeia – that's a word that represents a sound. Just like “bang” or “woof” or “pow”. The word uff is meant to represent a sigh. Da is (roughly) the Norwegian equivalent of “then”. So, for example, “kom igjen da!” translates as “Come on, then!”.

May 1, 2020 · According to the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE), "Oh, for gosh sakes" is uff da's closest English translation. The phrase is Norwegian, but it is not common and you would...

May 6, 2019 · Uff da can be used to express surprise, relief, exhaustion, astonishment, and dismay. It kind of means “drats!,” “oops!,” “ouch!,” “Oh no!,” or “Okay!.” It has become a mark of Scandinavian roots or an indication that you have lived in Minnesota for quite a long time.

Aug 30, 2021 · It’s sometimes spelled uff da, huffda, uff-da, oof-da, uff-dah, oofda, ufda, oof-dah, ufdah, oofta or ufta. Uffda means everything and nothing in Minnesota and other parts of the Upper Midwest where it’s a stereotypical expression.

Sep 2, 2022 · Oofta, also known as Uff Da is a popular multifunctional exclamation, used predominantly in the Midwest region of the United States, especially by those boasting a Norwegian lineage. It may express multiple things, ranging from surprise, annoyance as well as The Big Sad, similar to the expression Big Oof. What's the origin of Oofta?

Uff da (typically pronounced "oof duh") is a verbal expression that people in the Upper Midwest of the U.S. often use. They may use it in many contexts, but it is typically reserved for reacting to something sad ("Oh, I'm sorry to hear that"), surprising …

Dec 17, 1998 · Pronounced OOF-dah. I thought that this was Norwegian in origin, but I can't find it in any Scandinavian dictionary. It is very commonly used all over North Dakota, and I think, Minnesota.

Jul 27, 2017 · When the Twins flub an easy out or when 494 is jammed with standstill traffic, thousands of voices call out “Uff Da!” together. It implies exhaustion, frustration, confusion, surprise, and mild repulsion. A G-rated, corn-fed, quilt-patterned, Scandinavian-flavored oath that could double as a sound effect in a comic book.

Uff da! (sometimes also spelled oof-da, oofda, oofala, oof-dah, oofdah, huffda, uff-da, uffda, uff-dah, ufda, ufdah, or uf daa) is a Scandinavian exclamation or interjection used to express dismay, typically upon hearing bad news.