OOF
What Does OOF Mean in a Text?
"Oof!" is an exclamation of pain, dismay, or surprise. As an abbreviation, OOF means "Out of Office" and "Out of Focus." Here is more information about each of these definitions with some examples of use.Exclamation of Pain, Dismay, or Surprise
"Oof!" (or "ooph!") is often used as an interjection, to represent the sound of someone having the air knocked out of them, either literally or figuratively. It is synonymous with "Ow," "Ouch" or terms such as "Really?" For example:
- Oof! That hurt!
- Oof! That's a tough choice to have to make!
- Oof! Did she really say that?!
Out of Office
As an abbreviation, OOF is typically seen in automated email replies, with the meaning "Out of Office" (or "Out of Facility"). In this context, it is a notification that the recipient of a message is absent and unable to reply at that moment. For example:
- Gilly: Did you get hold of Tina this morning?
- Oscar: I emailed, but just got her OOF reply.
Out Of Focus
In photography and in general chat about photographs, OOF is often used with the meaning "Out Of Focus." In this context, it refers to a blurred image where the sharpness is lost, rendering subjects hazy and indistinct, typically due to incorrect camera focus or movement, affecting the clarity and detail of the photograph.
Video Summarizing OOF
Here's a short video explaining how to use OOF:Image for OOF
When I write OOF, I mean this:
OOF also means "Out of Focus."
Summary of Key Points
First definition of OOF
OOF is often used as an exclamation of pain or surprise, especially in online gaming.OOF | |
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Definition: | Slang Word |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Second definition of OOF
OOF in a business context.OOF | |
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Definition: | Out of Office |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults |
Third definition of OOF
OOF in photography.OOF | |
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Definition: | Out of Focus |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults |
An Academic Look at OOF
When used with the meanings "Out Of Focus" and "Out Of Office," OOF is classified as an initialism abbreviation, as it is pronounced one letter at a time. Other examples of initialisms are:
When used as an interjection, "Oof!" is an onomatopoeic word, as it imitates the sound it describes (i.e., "Ow" or "Ouch"). An interjection is a word added to a sentence to convey an emotion or a sentiment such as surprise, pain or dismay.
Example of OOF Used in a Text
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See Also
Search the Letter O AFC (Away From Computer) AFK (Away From Keyboard) AFP (Away From Phone) GYAT (exclamation of admiration or appreciation, get your act together) GYATT (exclamation of admiration or appreciation) TAFW (Time Away From Work) UFFF (exclamation of sympathy, annoyance or surprise)Quiz
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