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*[[New Glarus Brewing Company]] markets a brand of beer called Uff-da Bock <ref>{{Cite news | last = Williams-Masson | first = Ellen | title = New Glarus Brew-haha on Tap | work = [[The Capital Times]] (Madison, Wisconsin) | accessdate = 2009-09-19 | date = 2006-03-15 }}</ref>
*[[New Glarus Brewing Company]] markets a brand of beer called Uff-da Bock <ref>{{Cite news | last = Williams-Masson | first = Ellen | title = New Glarus Brew-haha on Tap | work = [[The Capital Times]] (Madison, Wisconsin) | accessdate = 2009-09-19 | date = 2006-03-15 }}</ref>
* The logo of the [http://www.fargomarathon.com/ Fargo Marathon] includes the phrase ''26.2 miles&nbsp; ... Uffda!''<ref>{{Cite web | title = 2009FargoMarathonNewsletter012009 | accessdate = 2009-09-19 | url = http://www.fargomarathon.com/newsletter/2009jan20.html }} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
* The logo of the [http://www.fargomarathon.com/ Fargo Marathon] includes the phrase ''26.2 miles&nbsp; ... Uffda!''<ref>{{Cite web | title = 2009FargoMarathonNewsletter012009 | accessdate = 2009-09-19 | url = http://www.fargomarathon.com/newsletter/2009jan20.html }} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
*[http://www.panaracer.com/home.php Panaracer], a [[Bicycle]] [[tire]] maker, has a tire type called Uff Da! . It is intended for urban [[Dirt Jumping]] use.<ref>{{Cite book| publisher = Panaracer| title = Panaracer Uff Da! 26 x 2.3 Urban Jumping Tire |url=http://www.amazon.com/Panaracer-Uff-Urban-Jumping-Tire/dp/B001CJZ2B0/}}</ref>
*[http://www.panaracer.com/home.php Panaracer], a [[Bicycle]] [[tire]] maker, has a tire type called Uff Da! . It is intended for urban [[Dirt Jumping]] use.<ref>{{Cite book| publisher = Panaracer| title = [[Panaracer]] Uff Da! 26 x 2.3 Urban Jumping Tire |url=http://www.amazon.com/Panaracer-Uff-Urban-Jumping-Tire/dp/B001CJZ2B0/}}</ref>
*[http://www.city-data.com/airports/Uff-Da-Airport-Stoughton-Wisconsin.html Uff Da Airport](2WI1) is located in [[Stoughton, Wisconsin]].<ref>{{Cite web| title = FAA Information about Uff-da Airport (2WI1)| accessdate = 2009-09-19| url = http://www.airport-data.com/airport/2WI1/}}</ref>
*[http://www.city-data.com/airports/Uff-Da-Airport-Stoughton-Wisconsin.html Uff Da Airport](2WI1) is located in [[Stoughton, Wisconsin]].<ref>{{Cite web| title = FAA Information about Uff-da Airport (2WI1)| accessdate = 2009-09-19| url = http://www.airport-data.com/airport/2WI1/}}</ref>
* A [[interest group|citizens' group]] called ''Uff-Da Wal-Mart'' campaigned against the construction of a [[Wal-Mart]] [[Supercenter]] in [[Stoughton, Wisconsin]].<ref>{{Cite news | last = Williams | first = Beth | title = Stoughton Group Wants Wal-mart Plan Reconsidered | work = [[Wisconsin State Journal]] (Madison, WI) | accessdate = 2009-09-19 }}</ref>
* A [[interest group|citizens' group]] called ''Uff-Da Wal-Mart'' campaigned against the construction of a [[Wal-Mart]] [[Supercenter]] in [[Stoughton, Wisconsin]].<ref>{{Cite news | last = Williams | first = Beth | title = Stoughton Group Wants Wal-mart Plan Reconsidered | work = [[Wisconsin State Journal]] (Madison, WI) | accessdate = 2009-09-19 }}</ref>

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Uff da (sometimes also spelled huffda, uff-da, uffda, uff-dah, oofda, ufda, ufdah, oofta, uf daa, or ufta) is an expression of Norwegian origin adopted by Scandinavian-Americans in the 19th century. It is an exclamation that is relatively common in the Upper Midwestern states of the United States.[1]

Usage

Uff da is often used in the Upper Midwest as a term for sensory overload. It can be used as an expression of surprise, astonishment, exhaustion, relief and sometimes dismay. For many, Uff da is an all-purpose expression with a variety of nuances, and covering a variety of situations. The expression has lost its original connotation, and it is increasingly difficult to specify what it means now in America. Within Midwestern culture, Uff da frequently translates into: I am overwhelmed. It has become a mark of Scandinavian roots, particularly for people from North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, northern Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.[2][3] Uff da can often be used as an alternative for many common day swear words.

Norway

In Norwegian, uff or huff is an interjection used when something is unpleasant, uncomfortable, hurtful, annoying, sad, or irritating.[4] Uff da is most often used as a response when hearing something lamentable (but not too serious), and could often be translated as Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.[5]

Allusions

The following are some examples of how Uff da has become established in parts of the upper Midwest of the United States, often in a humorous way.

See also

References

  1. ^ Uff Da: Norwegian-American expressivity (Tormod Kinnes. The Gold Scales)
  2. ^ Clark, Jayne. "True blue North? You betcha!". USA Today. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  3. ^ Lovoll, Odd S. The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today (Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1998)
  4. ^ "Søk i Bokmåls- og Nynorskordboka". Retrieved 2009-09-19.
  5. ^ Haugen, Einar Norwegian American Dictionary/Norsk engelsk ordbok (University of Wisconsin. 1985) ISBN 0-299-03874-2
  6. ^ Writers, John Ewoldt; Lynn Underwood; Staff. "Dollars & sense; What's in store in Red Wing?". Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minn.). {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "Enderlin Independent: North Dakota". Retrieved 2009-09-19.
  8. ^ Williams-Masson, Ellen (2006-03-15). "New Glarus Brew-haha on Tap". The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin). {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  9. ^ "2009FargoMarathonNewsletter012009". Retrieved 2009-09-19. [dead link]
  10. ^ [[Panaracer]] Uff Da! 26 x 2.3 Urban Jumping Tire. Panaracer. {{cite book}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help)
  11. ^ "FAA Information about Uff-da Airport (2WI1)". Retrieved 2009-09-19.
  12. ^ Williams, Beth. "Stoughton Group Wants Wal-mart Plan Reconsidered". Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI). {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  13. ^ OOf-da Tacos''
  14. ^ About OOVVDA Winery (OOVVDA)

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