(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'?
by Ross November 06, 2003
by The Return of Light Joker November 29, 2007
word commonly used to express anger, frustration or complete disbelief in stupidity.
basically, the word "oy" is putting *smacks forehead* into a word.
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.
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
by sB129 March 15, 2008
by age_107 July 01, 2005
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.
by Chaparraltm June 25, 2009
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.
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.
by LD June 24, 2004