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blooey

blooey

9.9
An exclamation said when something suddenly goes wrong
  • interjection
  • /ˈbluːi/
  • Slang
: ¡vaya!
  • I was almost finished with my project when, blooey, the computer crashed and I lost everything.

Examples

  • I missed the bus, blooey!

  • He tried to fix the old radio, but then blooey, it started smoking.

  • We were winning the game until, blooey, our best player got injured.

  • When the cake fell, I just thought, blooey!

  • I was almost finished with my project when, blooey, the computer crashed and I lost everything.

  • We were winning the game until, blooey, our best player got injured.

  • When the cake fell, I just thought, blooey!

Synonyms

heck
vsblooey
  • Informal
422 7.5

A small amount of care or worry about something

is sharper and signals sudden disappointment or things gone wrong
what the hell
vsblooey
  • NSFW
347 8.9

An angry or surprised question showing you do not believe something

is used for quick disappointment when things go wrong rather than broad disbelief
ugh
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  • Informal
282 7.9

A short sound people make to show disgust or annoyance

expresses sudden disappointment or things going wrong rather than disgust
for Christ's sake
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  • Offensive
65 9.7

A strong expression showing anger, surprise, or urgency

is milder and used for sudden disappointment without strong swearing
goddammit
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  • Offensive
50 9.9

A rude strong swear word people say when angry or frustrated

is less angry and used for sudden disappointment without heavy cursing
bah
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  • Informal
40 9.3

A short sound people make to show they feel annoyed or do not believe something

expresses sudden disappointment about things going wrong rather than dismissive scorn
aww
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  • Informal
29 8.7

Short sound people make when they feel sorry or disappointed

expresses sudden disappointment or frustration rather than gentle sympathy
damnit
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  • NSFW
15 8.4

A short angry cry people say when they feel annoyed or frustrated

is more about sudden disappointment when things go wrong rather than general anger
fucking hell
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  • Offensive
14 9.9

A strong rude shout people use when they feel very angry or shocked

is milder and fits sudden disappointment without heavy profanity
noooo
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  • Informal
13 9.8

A long cry people make to show strong sadness or shock

is used for quick sudden upset rather than extended vocal protest
bleh
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  • Informal
8 9.7

A short sound to show dislike or boredom

expresses sudden disappointment or frustration rather than flat boredom
nooooo
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  • Informal
7 9.5

A long loud cry that shows shock, protest, or disappointment

is used for quick sudden upset rather than a long vocal protest
drat
vsblooey
  • Informal
7 9.5

A short spoken word people use to show mild annoyance or disappointment

is stronger and used for sudden disappointment or things gone wrong
noooooo
vsblooey
  • Informal
4 9.9

A long loud shout of no showing strong shock or sadness

is shorter and signals sudden frustration rather than long protest
aagh
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  • Informal
3 9.9

A short cry people make when they feel pain or are annoyed

is about sudden disappointment rather than physical pain
you're killing me
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  • Informal
2 8.9

A way to show strong frustration or disbelief about someone's words and actions

is a plain reaction to things going wrong rather than a playful complaint
oh crap
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  • Informal
1 9.9

Say it when you suddenly feel upset or annoyed about a mistake

is about general sudden disappointment rather than only mistakes
crapola
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  • NSFW
1 9.9

A short exclamation showing frustration or surprise

is used without playful joking showing plain sudden displeasure
womp womp
vsblooey
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sad sound people make to show disappointment

marks sudden personal frustration rather than a playful comic letdown
poopy
vsblooey
  • Baby Talk
1 9.4

A childish word people say to show mild annoyance

expresses sudden adult frustration or disappointment rather than childish tone
lackaday
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  • Archaic
1 9.9

A word you say to show regret, surprise, or disappointment

is modern and used for sudden frustration in everyday speech
upsy
vsblooey
  • UK
9.9

A short word people say when they drop or spill something

is used for sudden disappointment about problems of any size
drats
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  • Informal
9.2

A mild exclamation people say when they feel annoyed or disappointed

is for larger sudden upset rather than small irritation
oh worm
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  • Slang
9.9

A short phrase people say to show mild disappointment

expresses sudden disappointment with more serious frustration than mild regret
blin
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  • Slang
9.9

A short Russian word said when someone feels annoyed, frustrated, or surprised

is used specifically for sudden disappointment rather than general surprise
bejeezus
vsblooey
  • Informal
9.9

A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance

is used for sudden disappointment or things going wrong rather than shock
to shout bejeebus
vsblooey
  • Informal
9.9

To say 'bejeebus' loudly when you are surprised or annoyed

is a general sudden exclamation for things going wrong rather than an emphatic shout
boi
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  • Slang
9.9

An informal word said to show surprise, doubt, or annoyance

focuses on sudden disappointment or things going wrong rather than amusement

Antonyms

∞ 1.0

Getting what you want after working hard

joy
793 1.0

A strong feeling of great happiness

How Strong

damn
  • NSFW
∞ 6.7
blooey
  • Slang
9.9
ohhhh
  • Informal
1 8.8
oh
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

blooey main

Etymology

Blooey as an exclamation is a playful, short form of blow or 'boom' that people use when something suddenly goes wrong. So saying blooey shows sudden surprise, frustration, or disappointment.