oh that's not

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Meaning · English

Slang used to react to a cringe-worthy, offensive, or misguided statement, or to express immediate disapproval of a situation. The phrase originated from a viral August 2015 episode of the American talk show The View, where co-host Rosie Perez uttered the phrase to interrupt and correct a controversial remark about immigration made by guest co-host Kelly Osbourne.

Register: informalEra: 2020s

Where it’s used: Used American English • Gen Z / internet register
Sources & notes

Adapted from Wikipedia “Glossary of 2020s slang” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30). US Gen Z / internet usage.

Common questions

What does “oh that's not” mean?

Slang used to react to a cringe-worthy, offensive, or misguided statement, or to express immediate disapproval of a situation. The phrase originated from a viral August 2015 episode of the American talk show The View, where co-host Rosie Perez uttered the phrase to interrupt and correct a controversial remark about immigration made by guest co-host Kelly Osbourne.

Is “oh that's not” formal or informal?

oh that's not is generally informal.