Definition of "whoops" []

• Used to express apology or mild surprise. (interjection)

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• "The Seattle Westin whoops; the Bowling Green civic center sighs."
• "The East Room erupted in whoops and hollers after a handful of solemn-looking youngsters from an arts program in Hartford, Conn., carefully took the stage and then burst forth as a jazz combo performing with tap dancers."
• "I hope this plan fails and congress grows a brain .... whoops-need to add the Obama media to the brain comment also ..."