oi!

Cockney English greeting that evolved into a label for a genre of music that evolved parallel to but largely separate from punk rock - absent the ridiculous politics and playing dress-up. Originally performed by bands like the Last Resort, now employed by bands as diverse as Retaliator and Stormwatch, to name a few.

Rancid is not oi. Rancid is gay.

by BeerStomper July 26, 2004

OI

a type of harsh, aggressive punk music originally popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s

The sex pistols and the Clash would be considered "OI".

by Justin Krine June 15, 2018

oi

Japanese for "Hey" in a loose translation.

........."Oi SpikE!"...........

by Rane July 17, 2004

oi

1. A scandinavian expression meaning "oh darn", "crud" "oh snap!"
2. can also mean "oh not this again. . .*eyes roll*" "OMG not you. . ." "this is annoying"

The n00blet IMed me again with a bunch of spam like what they had for lunch; so I said "oi. . . ." and blocked them.

by Blu Phyre February 18, 2005

oi

Something a person says when they do not know how to respond or they do not like what you said

"I miss my boyfriend I'm so horny right now"

"oi"

by AmandaXCostello August 28, 2016

oi

a genre of rock music

by Anonymous October 31, 2003

oi

Australian expression of indignation when someone bumps into you (like "hey"). A way to get someone's attention.

"Oi! watch where your goin mate!"
"Oi, Sarah, d'you reckon I should get this?"

by 4branched.lemon.tree June 06, 2006