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(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 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'?
(sense 2) Oy! What the 'ell do ya think you're doin'?
(sense 3) Oy, mate! 'ow's it goin'?
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