FARGO — For Minnesotans and North Dakotans of Scandinavian heritage, “uff da” is a one-size-fits-all reaction to a number of situations. You might utter it when the chill of the cold north wind ...
Uff da! This term has always interested me, particularly since my wife is of Scandinavian origin. It can mean pretty much anything - surprise, astonishment, relief, exhaustion and, sometimes dismay.