うっそ

うっそ
interjection
no way!, you're kidding!, seriously?
informalspokenexpression
1. no way!, you're kidding!, seriously?
A casual exclamation expressing disbelief or surprise, derived from うそ (lie). Does not literally accuse someone of lying.
「彼氏(かれし)できた」「うっそ！」
"I got a boyfriend." "No way!"
うっそー、マジで？
You're kidding! Seriously?
うっそ、信(しん)じられない。
No way, I can't believe it.
「宝(たから)くじ当(あ)たった」「うっそ！いいな〜」
"I won the lottery." "No way! Lucky you!"

うっそ is a casual, emphatic version of うそ (lie). Despite literally meaning "lie," it's used as a reaction to surprising news without actually accusing someone of lying.

Variations

  • うそ (shorter, neutral)
  • うっそー (extended, more emphatic)
  • うそだー (that's a lie / no way)

Common follow-ups

This is very common in casual conversation, especially among younger speakers and women.

general
Added 2026.2.1 20:16 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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