"uff da" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /ˈʊfdə/ Audio: En-us-uff da.ogg [US]
Etymology: From Norwegian, brought to the US by Scandinavian settlers. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|no|-}} Norwegian
  1. (US, Upper Midwestern US) Expressing surprise, dismay, relief, exhaustion, or a sudden shock to the senses. Wikipedia link: uff da Tags: US Synonyms: oofda

Alternative forms

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