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uff da
A multi use exclaimation.
Comes from immigrants from Scandinavia during the early part of the 20th century. If you are surprised you say "Uff da", if you are disgusted you say "Uff da", over worked? "Uff da"
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=uff+da
uff-da = a weak fit of ill temper
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