Define Oy Meaning

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

By Timi
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 Kathrine
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 Cristina
Oy
"the funniest word ever" according to Lorelai on Gilmore Girls.

Oy, with the poodles already!
By Gabriellia
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 Gayleen
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 Cherish
Oy
1. (Exclamation) Often used in British English.
2. (Greeting) Also used mainly in British English. i.e "Oy, mate! How's it going?"
3. (Noun) The "Oy Tribe," a Canadian group of somewhat bizarre adolescents.

1. "Oy! I stubbed my toe!"
2. "Oy, mate! How's it going?"
3. "We should invite Deryck to join the Oy Rtibe."
By Kimberlee
Oy
use of the word can be found in the nanny from a jewish woman. Meaning something bad is going to or has happend.

"Oy, that can't be good!"
By Lyndsie
Oy
Oy- to be suprised or hurt

Oy! did that tackle hurt, or Oy! did that person I wrestle suprise me with his skill
By Lulita