What is Oy?
1.
(sense 1): Interjection signifying pain, weariness, disgust, resignation, etc. Very often part of
(sense 2): Interjection signifying annoyance. Very similar to sense 1, but more annoyed than resigned. (Probably from Cockney accent of English "Hey".)
(sense 3) Greeting meaning "hello" or "Hi". (Probably from Cockney "hi").
(sense 1) Oy, my feet hurt.
(sense 2) Oy! What the 'ell do ya think you're doin'?
(sense 3) Oy, mate! 'ow's it goin'?
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2.
1.) an expression of shock or amusement; oh my
ex. Oy, Melissa is drop dead gorgeous!
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3.
Used when you or someone else does something stupid. It also can be used if one is annoyed, disgusted, bored, surprised, or in pain. Or just for the thrill of saying something nobody else says.
Oy... my stupid sister stole my wallet!
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4.
an exclamation of suprise, dismay, confusion, or any other feeling (from Heberew)
Oy! What the hell just happened?
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5.
something to say to get attention when everyone is talking over you
Students: Why does mrs nash go oy whenever she calls us?
Mrs. Nash: OY!
Students: yes miss?
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6.
word commonly used to express anger, frustration or complete disbelief in stupidity.
basically, the word "oy" is putting *smacks forehead* into a word.
Phil: so what time is practice later?
Sam: we have practice?
Phil: oy
Phil: Yes.
Sam:no
Phil: Yes
Sam: no
Phil: oy.
Phil: they dont get it still?
Sam: nope.
Phil: oy.
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7.
A term used between teens of DDP (Drunk Disorderly Punks) as a way of hollering at each other and saying "hi", since they are usually wandering the streets and need to yell to get attention. It also serves a double purpose of letting them know the one who yelled it is one of them.
"OY! WHATSUP???
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