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Reacting to Awkward or Unfortunate Situations:
Used to acknowledge a mishap, blunder, or something mildly upsetting or embarrassing.
Examples:
• “She spilled coffee all over her project notes. Oof.”
• “Forgot to save my work and lost everything. Oof.”
• “He tripped in front of everyone during the presentation. Oof.”