oy
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oy¹
- /ɔɪ/
Rhymes with -ɔɪ
Where it comes from
Borrowed from Yiddish אוי (oy, “oh, oy”).
interjection oi
- An exclamation typically expressing mild frustration or expressing feelings of uncertainty or concern.
oy²
- /ɔɪ/
Rhymes with -ɔɪ
Where it comes from
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
interjection
- Alternative spelling of oi (“hey, hi, yo”).oi Tommo (to Shayne) Oy, get the fuck out of my bag!
