A fork of Rural Dictionary
Used when something is mildly disappointing, but not enough to obsess about.
"I can't go out for cocktails Friday night." "Oh well."
'oh, well' is an interjection that means 'i could not care less.'
i spent my girlfriend's birthday money at the strip club. oh, well. she's maxed out my texaco card!
Something that is upsetting but you just have to deal with it
Jessica: Ashley you have huge labias!! Ashley: Oh well..
Showing not much interest towards a situation or event that has happened or may happen.
"Sorry man i lost your wallet" "Oh well, goes to show what kinda things happen when i trust you..."
Used when you don't know if it's the end of the conversation or if it is the end of a conversation but you don't want things to seem awkward
"Haha yeah. Oh well..."