Meaning of the word oop in English

What does oop mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

oop

US /uːp/
UK /uːp/

Exclamation

used to express surprise, mild alarm, or a small mistake

Example:
Oop! I almost dropped my phone.
Oop, sorry, I didn't see you there.