oik en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɔɪk/
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
Unknown, early 20th century. Possibly onomatopoeic, in imitation of uncultivated speech.
Meanings
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(Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, slang) a member of the lower classes.
The other three were gifted metal oiks, but Cliff was a musician, schooled in theory, transmitting from a private universe of inspiration and expertise.
2011, James Parker, “Rediscovering Metallica with a new bio”, in The Boston Phoenix:
- (Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, slang) a person perceived as obnoxious or unintelligent.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oiks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |