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From: Alf Christophersen <>
Subject: Re: NORWAY-D Digest V97 #190
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 20:23:38 +0100


>I have been searching for an old postcard that my father gave me years
>ago, and on it is a fairly good definition of UFF DA
>
>UFF DA is:
>trying to dance the polka to rock and roll music.
>losing your wad of gum in the chicken yard.

Do you utter 'Ugh' or 'Oh dear me!!' in all these situations you cited??
If so, 'Uff da' may be uttered, which in facts mean 'Ugh' or 'Oh dear me' :-)

Seems to be often misused over there (over the pod)

:-)
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