hoppsan

Swedish

Etymology

From Low German hopsa, related to Swedish hoppa (“to jump”).

Interjection

hoppsan

(colloquial) Acknowledging a mistake or expressing surprise; oops, whoops, oh
Synonyms: hejsan hoppsan, hoppsan hejsan

References

hoppsan in Svensk ordbok (SO)

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