oy

(sense 1): Interjection signifying pain, weariness, disgust, resignation, etc. Very often part of oy vey or oy vas mir. Compare to English Jeez. (from Yiddish "oy", probably from old German; probably cognate to English "oh").

(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'?

by Ross November 06, 2003

oy

a weird thing that british people say.

oy mate i lost my tea and crumpits and shit

by the official coprapheliac February 18, 2019

oy

an exclamation of suprise, dismay, confusion, or any other feeling (from Heberew)

Oy! What the hell just happened?

by The Return of Light Joker December 28, 2007

oy

"the funniest word ever" according to Lorelai on Gilmore Girls.

Oy, with the poodles already!

by age_107 July 14, 2005

oy

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?

by sB129 March 16, 2008

oy

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???

by Chaparraltm June 25, 2009

oy

Exclamation of surprise, amazement, etc.
Most probably stems from "oei!" A West-European word, similar to the English "Oh!" or "Oh dear!" or the more modern "What the hell?!".

Also used to attract attention.

Oy, what the hell do you think you're doing?

by LD June 24, 2004