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DictionaryshootMild annoyance
interjection

shoot

Expresses mild annoyance or disappointment.

Oh shoot, the door locks while my keys are still inside.

Etymology
shitEnglishan exclamation of annoyance

Shoot is a softened substitute for the expletive shit. In this use it is not a literal extension of propelling a projectile.

More examples

  • Oh shoot, the store is already closed.
  • Shoot! I forgot your birthday.
  • Well, shoot, we missed the last bus.

Forms

shoot

Similar words

darn
Another mild exclamation of annoyance, replacing a different swear word.
rats
Rats is another mild exclamation, often expressing disappointment rather than surprise.