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oy

interjection
\ ˈȯi How to pronounce oy (audio) \

Definition of oy

—used especially to express exasperation or dismay Oy, what a mess.Oy, what arrogance.Oy, my feet are killing me.

Examples of oy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Oy! See the star of The Book of Henry break down the best Australian and British slang. — Vanity Fair, HWD, "Naomi Watts Gets Very Flustered When You Ask Her to Define the Word “Wanker”," 13 June 2017

First Known Use of oy

1892, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for oy

Yiddish

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