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oy en · INTJ · etymology 1

Pronunciation

(Southern-England) audio
/ɔɪ/

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish אוי (oy, “oh, oy”).

Meanings

An exclamation typically expressing mild frustration or expressing feelings of uncertainty or concern.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
oi		alternative	lexicographic

Deriveds

oy gevalt · oy vey

oy en · INTJ · etymology 2

Pronunciation

(Southern-England) audio
/ɔɪ/

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Meanings

(alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of oi (“hey, hi, yo”).
alt of oi
- Tommo (to Shayne) Oy, get the fuck out of my bag! 2015, James Graham, Tory Boyz, page 52: