oh, dip

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Meaning · English

An expression of mild surprise or annoyance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cảm giác ngạc nhiên hoặc bực tức nhẹ

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I was in the middle of research in support of my hypothesis that the age of any child can be determined almost to the hour and minute if one knows what the child's favorite word is for expressing revulsion. Any kid who says, "Oh, dip!" is certainly 9.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “oh, dip” mean?

An expression of mild surprise or annoyance.

Is “oh, dip” formal or informal?

oh, dip is generally slang.