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 6, 2003

OY

a term used for any an all occasions

*nothing happens*
Julia and Nina at the same time “OY”

Julia: should i dye my hair?
Nina: shave it off!
Julia: oy

by beefymemes November 11, 2019

Oy

1.) an expression of shock or amusement; oh my

ex. Oy, Melissa is drop dead gorgeous!

by Jimbo McFly April 10, 2007

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

Oy is a gang in New York and it means “ original youngstas” or “ original youngsters “

“ I only jack oy “

by idk bro ☠️ May 7, 2023

oy

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.

by sam_antha February 21, 2009