gad

interjection

Definition of gadnext
as in whoops

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gad
  1. ugh
  2. oh
  3. oops
Interjection
  • Instead, phones in 2025 seem to focus more on AI (ugh), battery efficiency, and perhaps going even thinner, especially foldables.
    Ben Sin, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The second season sees our brilliant band dealing with money troubles (ugh, capitalism), a rival Muslim girl group and rom-com shenanigans in the most charming, delectable way possible.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of ugh
Interjection
  • And oh, look: another fire had started in Sylmar, to the north of our house.
    Lesley M. M. Blume, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Uh oh—that box of crayons has melted into a waxy mess.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of oh
Interjection
  • But when her paramour and his (oops) wife turn up dead, Vera ends up at the center of a murder investigation and eventually something far more sinister.
    The Editors, Town & Country, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Before anybody gets carried away here — oops, too late?
    Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Oct. 2020
Definition of oops
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